Visual Appeal Ranking — Palo Alto
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Which Palo Alto neighborhoods have the highest visual appeal score? All 32 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 7.97/10. How visual appeal is measured →
Top Visual Appeal Neighborhoods — Ranked
Large estates with custom architecture and significant privacy buffers provide a highly manicured landscape. According to iHuus data, the visual environment here is notably more refined than the Palo Alto average.
Large custom homes and significant privacy buffers create an aesthetic that is notably more lush and manicured than the Palo Alto average. This area is characterized by low density housing and high quality architectural features according to iHuus data.
Manicured landscapes, large private residences, and high-quality architecture create an aesthetic that is slightly more visually appealing than the Palo Alto average. Frequent amenities such as private pools and well-maintained greenery characterize the area according to iHuus data.
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Full Palo Alto Visual Appeal Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Clark Park | 9.5 | #1 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Greater Miranda | 9.1 | #2 | +1.1 ↑ |
| College Terrace | 8.3 | #3 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Crescent Park | 8.2 | #4 | +0.2 ↑ |
| St. Claire Gardens | 8 | #5 | — |
| Community Center | 8 | #6 | — |
| Green Acres | 8 | #7 | — |
| Leland Manor | 8 | #8 | — |
| Triple El | 8 | #9 | — |
| Jordan Jr. Hgh School | 8 | #10 | — |
| Old Palo Alto | 8 | #11 | — |
| University South | 8 | #12 | — |
| Midtown | 8 | #13 | — |
| South of Midtown | 8 | #14 | — |
| Ventura | 8 | #15 | — |
| Professorville | 8 | #16 | — |
| Southgate | 8 | #17 | — |
| Palo Verde | 8 | #18 | — |
| Barron Park | 8 | #19 | — |
| Downtown North | 8 | #20 | — |
| Embarcadero Oaks | 8 | #21 | — |
| Evergreen Park | 8 | #22 | — |
| Fairmeadow | 8 | #23 | — |
| Garland | 8 | #24 | — |
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | 7.8 | #25 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Charleston Meadow | 7.6 | #26 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Duveneck - St. Francis | 7.6 | #27 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Monroe Park | 7.4 | #28 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Palo Alto Orchards | 7.3 | #29 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Greenmeadow | 7.2 | #30 | -0.8 ↓ |
| The Greenhouse | 6.8 | #31 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Charleston Gardens | 6.8 | #32 | -1.2 ↓ |
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