Portola Valley

Overview for Portola Valley, CA

4,458 people live in Portola Valley, where the median age is 55.6 and the average individual income is $164,242. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,458

Total Population

55.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$164,242

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Portola Valley, CA

Portola Valley has 1,662 households, with an average household size of 2.66. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Portola Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,458 people call Portola Valley home. The population density is 490.81 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,458

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

55.6

Median Age

44.01 / 55.99%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,662

Total Households

2.66

Average Household Size

$164,242

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Portola Valley, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Portola Valley. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 3rd
No rating available
Woodside Priory School
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
4th - 8th
5/5
PRIVATE
4th - 5th
No rating available

Around Portola Valley, CA

There's plenty to do around Portola Valley, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

5
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
7
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Levity Fit.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 4.38 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Named for the Spanish explorer, Gaspar de Portolà, Portola Valley is known as one of the wealthiest towns in the United States. Surrounded by wooded hills, Portola Valley enjoys a verdant and serene setting provided by extensive trail systems, scenic roads, open spaces, and natural views. The town’s architectural guidelines ensure that the rural quality of the area will be conserved and that homes will be gracefully integrated with their surroundings.
 
Portola Valley attracts the affluent of Silicon Valley who prefer open space, country living, expansive lots, and stunning views. Homes in Portola Valley range from grand estates on flat lots to rustic “cabins” located high in the hills. Although Portola Valley feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley, only a short commute separates Portola Valley from popular cities like Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Francisco.
 
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