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94028

Portola Valley, CA

Total Population
6,888
Median Household Income
$243,516
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$243,516
100.7% above state median
Home Value
$2,000,001
105.6% above state median
Rent
$3,501
100% above state median
Median Age
55.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Portola Valley, CA

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 77.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 55.9 years, likely more established households.

Family-oriented community with 68% family households.

Low poverty rate of 3.1%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$243,516
+224.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.7%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.65 people

Total Households
2,575
Family Households
68.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
33.4%
#2 Industry
Mining
17.6%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
17.6%
Total Employed Residents:2,159

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.2%
54 workers
Public Transit
2.2%
37 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,705
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.6%
2,859 employed
Labor Force
2,992
133 unemployed
Median Age
55.9 years
Per Capita Income
$157,655
Poverty Rate
3.1%

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