Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Palo Alto
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Which Palo Alto neighborhoods have the highest urban-rural index score? All 32 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 6.74/10. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Frequent open land and scattered homes among woodland areas provide a more spacious, semi-rural character than the Palo Alto average. According to iHuus data, this landscape features more prominent fields and natural buffers compared to denser parts of the city.
Frequent open land and scattered homes amidst woodlands provide a more spacious, semi-rural feel than the typical Palo Alto landscape. According to iHuus data, this area offers more greenery and open space than the city average.
Open land and woodland pockets provide a more rural feel than much of Palo Alto. Residents can expect a landscape of scattered homes and greenery that is more expansive than the typical suburban density found across the city.
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Full Palo Alto Urban-Rural Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Clark Park | 8.4 | #1 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Greater Miranda | 8 | #2 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Green Acres | 7.1 | #3 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Palo Alto Orchards | 7 | #4 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Charleston Meadow | 6.5 | #5 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Crescent Park | 6.5 | #6 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Leland Manor | 6.5 | #7 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Greenmeadow | 6.5 | #8 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Midtown | 6.5 | #9 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Triple El | 6.5 | #10 | -0.2 ↓ |
| College Terrace | 6.5 | #11 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Downtown North | 6.5 | #12 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Duveneck - St. Francis | 6.5 | #13 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Embarcadero Oaks | 6.5 | #14 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Evergreen Park | 6.5 | #15 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Fairmeadow | 6.5 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Garland | 6.5 | #17 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Jordan Jr. Hgh School | 6.5 | #18 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Monroe Park | 6.5 | #19 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Old Palo Alto | 6.5 | #20 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Palo Verde | 6.5 | #21 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Professorville | 6.5 | #22 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Southgate | 6.5 | #23 | -0.2 ↓ |
| South of Midtown | 6.5 | #24 | -0.2 ↓ |
| St. Claire Gardens | 6.5 | #25 | -0.2 ↓ |
| The Greenhouse | 6.5 | #26 | -0.2 ↓ |
| University South | 6.5 | #27 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | 6.5 | #28 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Ventura | 6.5 | #29 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Barron Park | 6.5 | #30 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Charleston Gardens | 6.5 | #31 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Community Center | 6.5 | #32 | -0.2 ↓ |
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