Stanford, CA cityscape

94305

Stanford, CA

Total Population
17,279
Median Household Income
$72,500
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$1,831

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$72,500
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$2,000,001
105.6% above state median
Rent
$1,831
100% above state median
Median Age
22.1 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 Stanford, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 91.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 22.1 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 29.0% working from home.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$72,500
-3.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
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: 2.05 people

Total Households
3,574
Family Households
28.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
41.2%
#2 Industry
Education
23.6%
#3 Industry
Arts,
11.8%
Total Employed Residents:1,688

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
29.0%
1,680 workers
Public Transit
2.4%
142 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,801
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (29.0% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.9%
7,493 employed
Labor Force
8,013
491 unemployed
Median Age
22.1 years
Per Capita Income
$40,920
Poverty Rate
8.7%

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