Population 21,361 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stanford University
Household size in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.85 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.01 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.85 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Stanford University is a place of small households, averaging 1.85 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.7 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.0 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.2 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Stanford University is young: half of its residents are under 23.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has edged down from 24.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Stanford University, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Stanford University
Renters in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.6% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Stanford University rent: 79.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.6% of the housing in Stanford University, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 12.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Stanford University is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,217 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,590 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,652 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,997 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$780 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Stanford University costs $1,997 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the San Jose area overall ($2,873). Rent has climbed $780 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 41.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Stanford University
Bachelor's degrees in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Stanford University: 88.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.6 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.0% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Stanford University: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Stanford University
| Period | Stanford University | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Stanford University runs well above the national rate: 10.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Stanford University compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | 1.85 | 23.2 | 7.1% | 79.6% | 21.6% | 1990 | $1,997 | 88.6% | 96.0% | 10.3% |
| Old Palo Alto | 2.62 | 46.1 | 7.4% | 32.6% | 11.2% | 1947 | $3,501 | 87.2% | 98.4% | 2.0% |
| University South | 2.37 | 47.0 | 5.9% | 56.0% | 17.4% | 1962 | $2,959 | 86.7% | 96.6% | 4.2% |
| Downtown North San Jose | 2.16 | 50.0 | 6.3% | 72.5% | 18.0% | 1966 | $2,417 | 74.2% | 92.9% | 0.0% |
| Ventura | 2.15 | 38.8 | 3.3% | 61.4% | 11.8% | 1968 | $2,996 | 79.7% | 99.0% | 2.1% |
| Barron Park | 3.14 | 41.4 | 11.2% | 37.6% | 11.9% | 1972 | $3,116 | 73.9% | 91.1% | 4.9% |
| Crescent Park | 2.82 | 42.5 | 4.6% | 27.2% | 8.6% | 1943 | $3,501 | 88.0% | 97.9% | 3.1% |
| Downtown Menlo Park | 1.89 | 43.1 | 7.0% | 86.0% | 12.7% | 1969 | $2,851 | 76.7% | 93.1% | 1.4% |
| Midtown-San Jose | 2.89 | 40.7 | 9.3% | 43.4% | 11.3% | 1963 | $3,402 | 79.2% | 98.6% | 6.9% |
| Sharon Heights | 2.68 | 45.7 | 5.4% | 23.0% | 19.5% | 1969 | $3,501 | 85.1% | 98.4% | 3.8% |
| Duveneck-Saint Francis | 2.75 | 50.0 | 2.5% | 12.8% | 4.8% | 1954 | $3,501 | 83.1% | 99.2% | 11.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Stanford University. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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