Air Quality Ranking — Palo Alto
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Palo Alto compare on air quality. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How air quality is measured →
Top Air Quality Neighborhoods — Ranked
Air quality remains mostly clean with rare instances of elevated readings. According to iHuus data, the air quality in this area is better than the Palo Alto average.
Air quality in this area fluctuates between acceptable and unhealthy levels, occasionally posing risks to sensitive groups. According to iHuus data, conditions are slightly less favorable than the Palo Alto average.
Air quality in this area fluctuates between acceptable and unhealthy levels, presenting occasional concerns for sensitive groups. According to iHuus data, the air quality is slightly higher than the Palo Alto city average.
Full Palo Alto Air Quality Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | 6.7 | #1 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Palo Verde | 6.3 | #2 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Charleston Gardens | 6.3 | #3 | +0.3 ↑ |
| The Greenhouse | 6.3 | #4 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Esther Clark Park | 6 | #5 | — |
| Greater Miranda | 6 | #6 | — |
| Fairmeadow | 6 | #7 | — |
| Green Acres | 6 | #8 | — |
| Midtown | 6 | #9 | — |
| Old Palo Alto | 6 | #10 | — |
| Triple El | 6 | #11 | — |
| Leland Manor | 6 | #12 | — |
| St. Claire Gardens | 6 | #13 | — |
| Charleston Meadow | 6 | #14 | — |
| Community Center | 6 | #15 | — |
| Downtown North | 6 | #16 | — |
| Embarcadero Oaks | 6 | #17 | — |
| Evergreen Park | 6 | #18 | — |
| Garland | 6 | #19 | — |
| Greenmeadow | 6 | #20 | — |
| Jordan Jr. Hgh School | 6 | #21 | — |
| Monroe Park | 6 | #22 | — |
| Palo Alto Orchards | 6 | #23 | — |
| Southgate | 6 | #24 | — |
| Professorville | 6 | #25 | — |
| South of Midtown | 6 | #26 | — |
| University South | 6 | #27 | — |
| Barron Park | 6 | #28 | — |
| Ventura | 6 | #29 | — |
| Crescent Park | 6 | #30 | — |
| College Terrace | 6 | #31 | — |
| Duveneck - St. Francis | 6 | #32 | — |
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