Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Palo Alto

Updated June 22, 2026

See how neighborhoods in Palo Alto compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →

Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Esther Clark Park8.4

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.

#2
Greater Miranda8

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.

#3
Green Acres7.1

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.

#4
Palo Alto Orchards7

#5
Charleston Meadow6.5

#6
Crescent Park6.5

#7
Leland Manor6.5

#8
Greenmeadow6.5

#9
Midtown6.5

#10
Triple El6.5

Full Palo Alto Urban-Rural Index Ranking

City average:6.74— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Esther Clark Park8.4#1+1.7 ↑
Greater Miranda8#2+1.3 ↑
Green Acres7.1#3+0.4 ↑
Palo Alto Orchards7#4+0.3 ↑
Charleston Meadow6.5#5-0.2 ↓
Crescent Park6.5#6-0.2 ↓
Leland Manor6.5#7-0.2 ↓
Greenmeadow6.5#8-0.2 ↓
Midtown6.5#9-0.2 ↓
Triple El6.5#10-0.2 ↓
College Terrace6.5#11-0.2 ↓
Downtown North6.5#12-0.2 ↓
Duveneck - St. Francis6.5#13-0.2 ↓
Embarcadero Oaks6.5#14-0.2 ↓
Evergreen Park6.5#15-0.2 ↓
Fairmeadow6.5#16-0.2 ↓
Garland6.5#17-0.2 ↓
Jordan Jr. Hgh School6.5#18-0.2 ↓
Monroe Park6.5#19-0.2 ↓
Old Palo Alto6.5#20-0.2 ↓
Palo Verde6.5#21-0.2 ↓
Professorville6.5#22-0.2 ↓
Southgate6.5#23-0.2 ↓
South of Midtown6.5#24-0.2 ↓
St. Claire Gardens6.5#25-0.2 ↓
The Greenhouse6.5#26-0.2 ↓
University South6.5#27-0.2 ↓
Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park6.5#28-0.2 ↓
Ventura6.5#29-0.2 ↓
Barron Park6.5#30-0.2 ↓
Charleston Gardens6.5#31-0.2 ↓
Community Center6.5#32-0.2 ↓

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