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East Palo Alto, California

East Palo Alto is a diverse city of 29,000 in San Mateo County, surrounded on three sides by Palo Alto and bordered to the east by San Francisco Bay. Despite sitting in the heart of Silicon Valley — with Facebook/Meta headquarters blocks away in Menlo Park — East Palo Alto has maintained some of the

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I know before moving to East Palo Alto, California?
When relocating to East Palo Alto, plan to transfer utilities, update your driver's license, and register your vehicle in California. Local resources including hospitals, schools, and utility providers are listed on this page to help you settle in quickly.

City facts

Population
29,069
Nearby Airport
SJC · San José Mineta International Airport
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Climate / Avg Temperature
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Nearby Sports Teams
San Francisco Giants, San Jose Earthquakes, Golden State Warriors
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Estimated Moving Cost Range
$1,200-$5,000
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Listed University
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Housing & Household Snapshot

Median Household Income
$113,493
Median Home Value
$1,102,600
Median Gross Rent
$2,244
Households
8,267
Homeownership Rate
49.1%
Renter Rate
50.9%

Source: US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates