Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 45 min5:48 am – 8:32 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 35 min7:19 am – 4:54 pm
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People27,183 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.310,640 householdsMedian household income $210,000Median home value $2,000,000+Median rent $2,994 a month53% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $10,000+ a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.8% unemployment rate64% of adults are in the labour force, 13,710 employedMain industries: professional and business services 29%, education and health care 29%, manufacturing 11%Average commute 22 minutes46% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 11% walk or cycle, 34% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages81% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 54% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 57%, Chinese 21%, other Indo-European languages 5%, Spanish 5%14% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very HighSanta Clara County, CA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsEarthquake Very HighRiver flooding Very HighLandslide Relatively HighDrought Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Internet at home98% of households have a broadband subscription88% have cable, fibre or DSL7% rely on a mobile data plan alone2% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Palo Altoserves 67,231 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
