PORTOLA VALLEY

The town began its existence as a logging town and gets its name from Spanish military officer Gaspar de Portola.

Overview for Portola Valley

With narrow roads leading visitors to explore what’s around the corner, Portola Valley feels miles away from Silicon Valley, yet as the proverbial crow flies, it is less than a mile from Interstate 280 and less than 2 miles from the center of Stanford University. The town began its existence as a logging town and gets its name from Spanish military officer Gaspar de Portola, who became the first governor of Upper California.
 
The town of Portola Valley was incorporated in 1964 with the goal of preserving the beauty of the valley, fostering low-density housing, and limiting services to those necessary for local residents. Many of its developments have limited ridgetop buildings to preserve the natural environment. Coyote, wild turkey, and deer sightings are common in people’s yards. To this day, the town’s goal is to maintain a balance between the rural, and the need for modern development.

Portola Valley Neighborhoods
1. Ladera 
2. Westridge 
 
 

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

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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

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