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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Portola Valley

California · 4,462 residents · 9.083 sq mi
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Portola Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,217. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 233% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,462
+6%since 1990
from 4,194 in 1990
1990 – 2025
491 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 462 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.5
+10%since 1990
from 43.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Portola Valley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$158,217
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $103,005 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$99,621
+79%since 1990
from $55,721 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$1,000,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
84.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
15.1% rent
6.3
+30%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,011)
Black1.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(63)
Asian2.9%(120)
Diversity Score13.9%(582)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(4,053)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(149)
Asian4%(178)
Diversity Score18.5%(825)
18
+33%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

77.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 97.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
41.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 39.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−37%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portola Valley, California?

Portola Valley, California has about 4,462 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Portola Valley, California?

The typical household in Portola Valley, California earns about $158,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portola Valley, California expensive?

In Portola Valley, California, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Portola Valley, California?

About 77.4% of adults age 25 and over in Portola Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portola Valley, California?

About 2.3% of people in Portola Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portola Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Portola Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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