Palo Alto

Welcome to Palo Alto

A hub for high-tech companies such as Tesla, Dell, and Skype, Palo Alto has earned a renowned reputation for its affluent neighborhoods, with its residents being among the highest educated in the country. Home to Stanford University, it is also known for its quality public schools, luxury shopping center, bustling downtown area, and numerous family-friendly activities. Named after a coastal redwood tree along San Francisquito Creek, Palo Alto has quickly become an acclaimed community offering an urban-suburban lifestyle.

Did You Know?

• Some of the top tech companies such as Google and Facebook were once headquartered here.
• A major player in Silicon Valley, Palo Alto houses more than 7,000 businesses with over 98,000 employees.

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