Cost of Living in East Palo Alto, California
East Palo Alto has a population of about 29,069. The median household income is $113,493, median gross rent is $2,244/month, and the median home value is $1,102,600. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is East Palo Alto expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in East Palo Alto is 36% above the national median and home values are 194% above the national median. Household income here is 35% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 24% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Palo Alto?
The median gross rent in East Palo Alto, California is $2,244 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in East Palo Alto?
The median owner-occupied home value in East Palo Alto is $1,102,600 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in East Palo Alto?
The median household income in East Palo Alto is $113,493 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.