Portola Valley, CA

Portola Valley, California

Portola Valley, California, in San Mateo county, is 6 miles SW of Palo Alto, California (center to center) and 19 miles W of San Jose, California. The town is conveniently located inside the San Francisco metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,462 people in Portola Valley.

The People and Families of Portola Valley

In Portola Valley, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Portola Valley are married and settled down.

The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Portola Valley had a median family income of $180,893. Portola Valley has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Portola Valley living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Portola Valley. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($365,185) in Portola Valley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Portola Valley Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Portola Valley is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Portola Valley, 85% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Portola Valley.

High Points

Portola Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Portola Valley, CA

Comparing Portola Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Portola Valley Almanac

Portola Valley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Portola Valley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Portola Valley residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Portola Valley, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Portola Valley Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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