Relocating to Palo Alto

Why move to Palo Alto? The answers are numerous, but the reasons are similar. Palo Alto’s standard of living is consistently high, whether it’s regarding education, housing, or business. The Palo Alto community encourages and celebrates both the entrepreneurial spirit and technological innovation, and the area schools have a nation-wide reputation for excellence.

Relocating to Palo Alto means investing in your future. Residential and commercial property values are substantially higher here than in most California areas. 27.3 million square feet of the city are devoted to commercial and industrial use, including retail, office, hotels and restaurants, and R&D. In recent years, the total assessed valuation was $10.5 billion and the median home sales price was $890,000.

The city’s 25,000+ housing units are almost evenly split between owner-occupied and rented property. Lease rates vary widely depending on size, quality, and location to provide something for everyone in Palo Alto. Whether you’re a university student, family provider, retiree, or a young professional, you’re invited to join our wonderful community. Its resources, recreations, and standards bring a unique mix that offers every reason to relocate here.

For those looking at relocating to Palo Alto, the Chamber of Commerce sells Relocation Packages for a small fee. Each package contains vital community, business, and recreational information, including a city map, the Chamber Business and Community Directory, and the award-winning Info Palo Alto, published by The Palo Alto Weekly. These items contain just about anything you’ll need to know about Palo Alto.

If you have questions about moving to Palo Alto, or would like to purchase our Relocation Packet, please contact the Chamber of Commerce.