East Palo Alto, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | East Palo Alto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,291 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8811.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,121 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in East Palo Alto declined by 6.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,425 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
East Palo Alto has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | East Palo Alto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,139 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.76% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in East Palo Alto is about 6% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | East Palo Alto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,250,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,212 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in East Palo Alto is about 47.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,212 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in East Palo Alto spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | East Palo Alto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,430 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,357 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,625 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in East Palo Alto is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
East Palo Alto has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | East Palo Alto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.40 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
East Palo Alto has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | East Palo Alto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Palo Alto, California.
What is the population of East Palo Alto, California?
The population of East Palo Alto, California is 23,291, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of East Palo Alto, California?
The population density of East Palo Alto, California is 8811.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in East Palo Alto, California?
The median household income in East Palo Alto, California is $102,139, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in East Palo Alto, California?
The median home price in East Palo Alto, California is $1,250,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in East Palo Alto, California?
The unemployment rate in East Palo Alto, California is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.