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Portola Valley, California

town · San Mateo County

At a glance

4,305
Population
$2,000,001
Median home value (all homes)
559% above U.S. median
$4,313,310
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,501/mo
Median rent
160% above U.S. median
$250,001
Median household income
218% above U.S. median
19.3 min
Average commute
96.3%
Homes with broadband
13.73%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 266 — 166% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing577% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities52% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost3% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates99.5%
College graduates86.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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