The Stanford neighborhood is centered around Stanford University, featuring historic homes, cultural venues, and a vibrant academic atmosphere. Its proximity to downtown Palo Alto makes it one of the most unique and sought-after communities in the Bay Area.
Stanford isn’t just a university — it’s also home to a unique residential community for faculty, staff, and affiliates.
The Stanford campus includes on-campus housing for faculty and graduate students, plus residential enclaves like Escondido Village. Homes are leasehold properties (buyers don’t own the land; Stanford retains ownership). Despite this, Stanford residences are some of the most coveted due to their proximity to campus, labs, and Downtown Palo Alto.
Escondido Elementary (on campus)
Greene Middle School
Palo Alto High (Paly) (adjacent to Stanford)
Private: Castilleja, Keys School nearby.
Faculty homes and townhomes
Graduate student apartments
Single-family residences (leasehold only)
Price range: typically $1.5M – $4M+ depending on size and eligibility
Walk or bike to Stanford University, hospitals, and research centers
Unique academic and international community
Easy access to Downtown Palo Alto and California Ave.
Can anyone buy a home at Stanford?
No — ownership is restricted to Stanford faculty and affiliates.
Are homes on leased land?
Yes — Stanford retains land ownership.
What makes Stanford living unique?
Direct access to Stanford’s academic, athletic, and cultural resources.
Is Stanford family-friendly?
Yes — with on-campus schools and parks, it’s a tight-knit academic community.
17,912 people live in Stanford - Palo Alto, where the median age is 22.6 and the average individual income is $42,309. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Stanford - Palo Alto, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rsj Fit&healthy, Levity Fit, and Palo Alto Fit.
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| Active | 2.47 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.88 miles | 56 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.89 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.34 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.96 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Stanford - Palo Alto has 3,689 households, with an average household size of 2.02. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Stanford - Palo Alto do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,912 people call Stanford - Palo Alto home. The population density is 3,747.62 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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