Portola Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
4,329 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
82.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,501 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
3
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 49
Feb 4 1 52
Mar 3 1 54
Apr 1 0 56
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 4 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 21%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, CA State Senate District 13, CA Assembly District 23, CA
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Schools

Corte Madera
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Woodside Priory School
1 miles, E • 5 star
Ormondale Elementary
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Stanford University
6 miles, NE • 5 star
Foothill College
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Canada College
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Stanford Health Care
6 miles, NE • 5 star
Sequoia Hospital
8 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
19 miles, N • 4.6 star
Monterey Regional Airport
58 miles, S • 1 star
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