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Portola Valley is a wealthy rural suburb that's great for nature lovers with healthy bank accounts.

Median Home Rent (PER MONTH)

Studio / 1 BR
0% Complete

N/A

2 Bedrooms
0% Complete

N/A

3 Bedrooms
89% Complete

8,850

4 Bedrooms
100% Complete

9,995


Median Home Price

Studio / 1 BR
0% Complete

N/A

2 Bedrooms
47% Complete

1.5M

3 Bedrooms
86% Complete

2.74M

4 Bedrooms
100% Complete

3.2M

Good For
  • Empty nesters / Retirees
  • Families
  • Nature lovers
  • Professionals

 

What’s around
  • 10 Restaurants
  • 2 Schools
  • 1 Banks
  • 1 Nightlife options
  • 3 Grocery stores/markets
  • 35 Fitness options
  • 11 Shops

 


PUBLIC TRANSITPoor

WALKABILITYPoor

Safety

  WHAT’S LIVING IN Portola Valley LIKE?

One of the wealthiest zip codes in the United States, with some of the most expensive real estate and highest household incomes, Portola Valley is a quiet, almost rural suburban neighborhood with a population of about 4,100. It’s a safe area where crime is almost nonexistent. There are lots of great trails to hike and parks for families to spend time in – if you love the outdoors and a quiet, peaceful environment, you’ll love Portola Valley.

There’s a distinct lack of bars and restaurants here apart from some rather unremarkable local eateries. Most residents prefer to go to Palo Alto to wine and dine. You'll also need to head elsewhere to run errands that extend beyond simple groceries. As you might have surmised, you’ll definitely want to have a car to get around here – walkability and good public transit isn't something you'll find here. 

Housing options are somewhat limited if you're looking for anything besides a single-family home. Portola Valley has no apartments, condos, or affordable housing options and houses start at well over $1 million. For high income families there are plenty of large family-sized homes that are luxurious and beautiful.

Owing to the fact that property prices are some of the United States’ highest, and the lack of much nightlife or culture, young professionals and creatives are noticeably absent from Portola Valley. Families and retirees make up the bulk of the population here.

Portola Valley is bordered on the north by Menlo Park, on the east by Los Altos Hills, and on the south and west by the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Portola

 

Local Flavor   Portola Valley LOCAL schools

K-3 GRADES
Ormondale Elementary School

Parent Rating:

Type:public
Distance:0.38 mi

6-12 GRADES
Woodside Priory

Parent Rating:

Type:private
Distance:0.46 mi

4-8 GRADES
Corte Madera School

Parent Rating:

Type:public
Distance:0.73 mi

4-5 GRADES
Creekside 21st Century Learning Lab

Parent Rating:

Type:private
Distance:0.79 mi

 

Local Flavor   Portola Valley Local Flavor

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve WINDY HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028 MAP
http://www.openspace.org/preserves/windy-hill

If you’re a nature lover, you’ll love the 1,335 acres of open grasslands and forests that make up this park. Ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, flying kites, biking, and horseback riding.

Spring Down Equestrian Center

Spring Down Equestrian Center 725 PORTOLA RD, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028 MAP
http://www.springdown.com

As might be expected from a small, wealthy, and rural community, equestrian activities are popular among residents. There are many great camps for the kids and riding programs for residents. 

Parkside Grille

Parkside Grille 884 PORTOLA RD A1, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028 MAP
http://www.parksidegrille.com

Parkside Grille is a popular local eatery where residents of Portola Valley and neighboring cities come for classic American fare.

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