Living in East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto sits on the Bay between Menlo Park and Palo Alto, about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. It has some of the most attainable house prices near Stanford. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
East Palo Alto Neighborhood Map
East Palo Alto neighborhoods as the MLS draws them, the same areas agents use to pull sales. Tap an area to open its guide.
Borders are traced from the MLSListings area map and are approximate, so they can differ a little from city limits and local names. Ask me which area a specific street falls in.
Neighborhood by Neighborhood
These 3 areas follow MLSListings area lines. Sales are closed sales from November 2025 to October 2026. Tap a name for the full neighborhood guide.
Woodland and Newell
10 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $718K.
West of 101
2 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.12M ($1,123 per square foot). 2 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $527K.
East of 101
80 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.08M ($808 per square foot). 1 condo or townhome sold at a median of $625K.
East Palo Alto on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in East Palo Alto yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
The Ravenswood Experience
A film about Ravenswood High School and its approach to desegregation.Source: Prelinger Archives
Between Sail and Satellite: A History of San Mateo County (1976)
A San Mateo County Bicentennial Committee film covering two centuries of county history.Source: Daly City Public Library, via California Revealed
A Short History
- Ohlone people lived in this area for thousands of years.
- In 1849 Isaiah Woods tried to build a port at what is now Cooley Landing.
- East Palo Alto incorporated on July 1, 1983, making it one of the youngest cities on the Peninsula.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
No train in town. The closest Caltrain stations are Menlo Park and Palo Alto, reached by SamTrans bus or a short drive. See commute times to each job center.
East Palo Alto Market Report
Home sales for East Palo Alto pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 21 | $1.07M | $864 |
| Condominiums | 4 | $658K | $655 |
| Townhouses | 0 | No sales | No sales |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How East Palo Alto compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a East Palo Alto postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
East Palo Alto Neighborhoods
Neighborhood guides with a map, homes and streets, parks and nearby schools.
East Palo Alto FAQ
What does the East Palo Alto market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in East Palo Alto over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is East Palo Alto from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from East Palo Alto to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my East Palo Alto home worth?
Request a free home valuation and Joseph will send a local estimate based on recent nearby sales. Request a free home valuation
How can I hear about East Palo Alto homes before they hit the market?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a East Palo Alto postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- East Palo Alto, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
- MLSListings area mapNeighborhood borders and sales by MLS area, November 2025 to October 2026
East Palo Alto Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
