{"id":91111,"date":"2024-01-16T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T18:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=91111"},"modified":"2024-03-20T13:33:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T20:33:02","slug":"affordable-palo-alto-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-palo-alto-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Most Affordable Palo Alto Suburbs to Live in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14325\/CA\/Palo-Alto\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palo Alto, CA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is one of the many amazing cities in Silicon Valley. It\u2019s close to major tech offices, cities like San Francisco, San Jose, and Santa Clara, and has plenty to offer its residents. As a result, it shouldn&#8217;t come as a shock that roughly 66,700 people live in Palo Alto.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14325\/CA\/Palo-Alto\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy a home in Palo Alto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, expect to see the median home sale price coming in at $2,975,000. And if you&#8217;re considering renting an apartment, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14325\/CA\/Palo-Alto\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average rent in Palo Alto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $4,117.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t worry if those prices don&#8217;t fit in your budget &#8211; we&#8217;ve got options to help you find a home or apartment that does. At Redfin, we&#8217;ve collected a list of the 9 best affordable Palo Alto suburbs to check out. And they&#8217;re all less than 11 miles away from the city. You&#8217;ll still be close enough to Palo Alto to explore all the city has to offer without the price of living there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stanford-university-palo-alto-GettyImages-170096217.jpg\" alt=\"stanford university campus from palo alto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stanford-university-palo-alto-GettyImages-170096217.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stanford-university-palo-alto-GettyImages-170096217-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stanford-university-palo-alto-GettyImages-170096217-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stanford-university-palo-alto-GettyImages-170096217-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stanford-university-palo-alto-GettyImages-170096217-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stanford-university-palo-alto-GettyImages-170096217-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stanford-university-palo-alto-GettyImages-170096217-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: East Palo Alto<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1,000,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$667\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Palo Alto: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5401\/CA\/East-Palo-Alto\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Palo Alto, CA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5401\/CA\/East-Palo-Alto\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Palo Alto, CA apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $1,000,500, East Palo Alto is the most affordable Palo Alto suburb on our list. About 30,000 people live in this suburban area and you&#8217;ll only be about 2 miles away from downtown Palo Alto. Living in East Palo Alto, you can enjoy the views at Faber Marsh Fishing Area and visit Cooley Landing Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Sunnyvale<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,703,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,230\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19457\/CA\/Sunnyvale\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,028\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Palo Alto: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19457\/CA\/Sunnyvale\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunnyvale, CA homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19457\/CA\/Sunnyvale\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunnyvale, CA apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second most affordable suburb is Sunnyvale which is about a 10 mile drive away from downtown Palo Alto. Living in Sunnyvale, you&#8217;ll want to explore the Heritage District, hike the Bay Trail, and check out Baylands Park. When living in this suburb of 155,800 people, you can also spend the day checking out the charming downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Mountain View<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,830,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,050\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12739\/CA\/Mountain-View\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,235\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Palo Alto:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12739\/CA\/Mountain-View\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain View, CA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12739\/CA\/Mountain-View\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain View, CA apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive just 8 miles away from Palo Alto and you&#8217;ll reach Mountain View, another great suburb. From parks and outdoor recreation to supporting local businesses, there are lots of things that make Mountain View a great place to live. Make sure to see a concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre, check out the charming downtown Mountain View area, and visit the Google Campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sunnyvale.jpg\" alt=\"trees in a park in sunnyvale california\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sunnyvale.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sunnyvale-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sunnyvale-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sunnyvale-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sunnyvale-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sunnyvale-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sunnyvale-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Redwood City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,925,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,050\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15525\/CA\/Redwood-City\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,732\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Palo Alto:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15525\/CA\/Redwood-City\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redwood City, CA homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15525\/CA\/Redwood-City\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redwood City, CA apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only slightly more expensive than Mountain View is the suburb of Redwood City. With a population close to 84,300, there are still plenty to do in this Palo Alto suburb. Plan to spend the day hiking the Sunset Trailhead at Edgewood Park, exploring downtown Redwood City filled with local shops and restaurants, and checking out the San Mateo County History Museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: San Carlos<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,350,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,231\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16687\/CA\/San-Carlos\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,083\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Palo Alto:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16687\/CA\/San-Carlos\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Carlos, CA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16687\/CA\/San-Carlos\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Carlos, CA apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive 11 miles north of Palo Alto and you&#8217;ll find the suburb of San Carlos, another great area to add to your list. With 30,700 people living in this affordable town, San Carlos is a great option to consider when looking to stay close to Palo Alto without paying the premium for a home in the city. Living in San Carlos, you can hike the Eaton Park Trailhead through Eaton Park, visit the Hiller Aviation Museum, and walk out to the Bair Island Observation Deck.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: North Fair Oaks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,410,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,050\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/24616\/CA\/North-Fair-Oaks\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $3,815\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Palo Alto: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/24616\/CA\/North-Fair-Oaks\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Fair Oaks, CA homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/24616\/CA\/North-Fair-Oaks\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Fair Oaks, CA apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sixth on the list is another well-known Palo Alto suburb, North Fair Oaks, where the median home sale price is about $500K less than in Palo Alto. With just about 14,000 people living in North Fair Oaks, it&#8217;s a great suburb to consider buying a house in. Whether you check out the local shops and cafes in the area, there are many activities to do and see in this suburb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/San-Jose-neighborhood-GI.jpg\" alt=\"San Jose neighborhood\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/San-Jose-neighborhood-GI.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/San-Jose-neighborhood-GI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/San-Jose-neighborhood-GI-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/San-Jose-neighborhood-GI-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/San-Jose-neighborhood-GI-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/San-Jose-neighborhood-GI-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/San-Jose-neighborhood-GI-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Menlo Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2,600,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,350\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11961\/CA\/Menlo-Park\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,316\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Palo Alto: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11961\/CA\/Menlo-Park\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menlo Park, CA homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11961\/CA\/Menlo-Park\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menlo Park, CA apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming the seventh spot on our list of affordable Palo Alto suburbs is Menlo Park, which is about a 3 mile drive into downtown. With a population of nearly 33,800, living in Menlo Park is a great alternative to Palo Alto&#8217;s hustle and bustle. If you find yourself moving to this suburb, make sure to visit the cafes in downtown Menlo Park, see a show at The Guild Theatre, and hike the trail to Dumbarton Bridge Vista Point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Stanford<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2,610,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,010\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Palo Alto:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26142\/CA\/Stanford\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stanford, CA homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26142\/CA\/Stanford\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stanford, CA apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve lived in or around Palo Alto for a while, you may know our eighth suburb &#8211; Stanford. This affordable town is home to about 21,200 residents, so you&#8217;ll have a fraction of Palo Alto&#8217;s population while remaining only 3 miles from the city. Living in Stanford, be sure to explore the Stanford University Campus, shop at the Stanford Shopping Center, and see the Rodin Sculpture Garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Woodside<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,800,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,656\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Palo Alto:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20966\/CA\/Woodside\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woodside, CA homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20966\/CA\/Woodside\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woodside, CA apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To end our list of affordable Palo Alto suburbs is Woodside. Just about 11 miles away from Palo Alto and a median home price of $2,800,000, there are plenty of reasons you may want to move to Woodside. Just about 5,300 people live in this suburb, but you&#8217;ll find lots of outdoor activities in Woodside. Attractions in Woodside include hiking through one of the many green spaces and nature preserves like Teague Hill Open Preserve, Thornewood Open Space Preserve, or Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordability is based on whether a suburb&#8217;s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Palo Alto and under an 11-mile drive from downtown Palo Alto. Median home sale price data and average rent price from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during December 2023. Population data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the best affordable Palo Alto suburbs. 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