Palo Alto, CA vs San Ramon, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Palo Alto
67.4
#1429 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Palo Alto leads in walk score (61 vs 24). San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 5.8). Palo Alto leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palo Alto, CA | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1429) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 65,882 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,599,324 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $214,118 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+38.0 |
D+
67.4 Score
Palo Alto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,599,324
Population
65,882
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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D-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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