Ideological Lean Ranking — Palo Alto
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Palo Alto compare on ideological lean. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How ideological lean is measured →
Top Ideological Lean Neighborhoods — Ranked
Voting patterns and census indicators show a predominately liberal political leaning, which is consistent with the broader Palo Alto area according to iHuus data.
Voting patterns and census indicators show a very strong liberal leaning that is slightly more pronounced than the Palo Alto average, according to iHuus data.
Voting patterns and census indicators reflect a deeply liberal political leaning that is consistent with the broader Palo Alto area. According to iHuus data, this ideological trend aligns closely with the citywide average.
Full Palo Alto Ideological Lean Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Terrace | 9.9 | #1 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Professorville | 9.9 | #2 | +0.1 ↑ |
| University South | 9.9 | #3 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Community Center | 9.9 | #4 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Crescent Park | 9.9 | #5 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Southgate | 9.9 | #6 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Evergreen Park | 9.9 | #7 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Old Palo Alto | 9.9 | #8 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Ventura | 9.9 | #9 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Downtown North | 9.9 | #10 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Duveneck - St. Francis | 9.9 | #11 | +0.1 ↑ |
| South of Midtown | 9.9 | #12 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | 9.9 | #13 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Charleston Gardens | 9.9 | #14 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Greenmeadow | 9.9 | #15 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Leland Manor | 9.9 | #16 | +0.1 ↑ |
| St. Claire Gardens | 9.9 | #17 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Triple El | 9.9 | #18 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Charleston Meadow | 9.9 | #19 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Embarcadero Oaks | 9.9 | #20 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Fairmeadow | 9.9 | #21 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Garland | 9.9 | #22 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Jordan Jr. Hgh School | 9.9 | #23 | +0.1 ↑ |
| The Greenhouse | 9.9 | #24 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Monroe Park | 9.9 | #25 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Palo Verde | 9.9 | #26 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Midtown | 9.9 | #27 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Green Acres | 9.9 | #28 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Palo Alto Orchards | 9.9 | #29 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Barron Park | 9.8 | #30 | — |
| Greater Miranda | 9.7 | #31 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Esther Clark Park | 9.6 | #32 | -0.2 ↓ |
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