Acoustic Comfort Ranking — Palo Alto
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Palo Alto compare on acoustic comfort. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How acoustic comfort is measured →
Top Acoustic Comfort Neighborhoods — Ranked
#1
Embarcadero Oaks5.9
Steady traffic sounds from nearby busy streets are present, though levels remain significantly quieter than the Palo Alto average according to iHuus data.
#2
Community Center5.8
Steady sounds from nearby busy streets are present, though levels are notably quieter than the city average according to iHuus data.
#3
Palo Verde5.4
Steady sounds from nearby busy streets are present, though the area remains significantly quieter than the Palo Alto average according to iHuus data.
#4
Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park5.2
#5
Downtown North5.2
#6
Jordan Jr. Hgh School5.1
#7
Leland Manor5.1
#8
College Terrace4.8
#9
University South4.7
#10
Crescent Park4.6
Full Palo Alto Acoustic Comfort Ranking
City average:3.51— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embarcadero Oaks | 5.9 | #1 | +2.4 ↑ |
| Community Center | 5.8 | #2 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Palo Verde | 5.4 | #3 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | 5.2 | #4 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Downtown North | 5.2 | #5 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Jordan Jr. Hgh School | 5.1 | #6 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Leland Manor | 5.1 | #7 | +1.6 ↑ |
| College Terrace | 4.8 | #8 | +1.3 ↑ |
| University South | 4.7 | #9 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Crescent Park | 4.6 | #10 | +1.1 ↑ |
| St. Claire Gardens | 4.5 | #11 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Fairmeadow | 4.3 | #12 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Triple El | 4.2 | #13 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Professorville | 4 | #14 | +0.5 ↑ |
| The Greenhouse | 3.9 | #15 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Charleston Gardens | 3.9 | #16 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Greater Miranda | 3.7 | #17 | +0.2 ↑ |
| South of Midtown | 3.5 | #18 | — |
| Midtown | 3.5 | #19 | — |
| Green Acres | 3.3 | #20 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Old Palo Alto | 3.2 | #21 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Garland | 3.2 | #22 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Duveneck - St. Francis | 3.2 | #23 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Greenmeadow | 2.6 | #24 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Esther Clark Park | 2.3 | #25 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Palo Alto Orchards | 1.8 | #26 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Barron Park | 1.6 | #27 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Ventura | 1.2 | #28 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Monroe Park | 1.1 | #29 | -2.4 ↓ |
| Charleston Meadow | 1.1 | #30 | -2.4 ↓ |
| Southgate | 1 | #31 | -2.5 ↓ |
| Evergreen Park | 0.8 | #32 | -2.7 ↓ |
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