In Palo Alto, Iowa, the median home price is $169,475; median household income is $72,781; the population is 8,863; schools rate 7.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 220.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.2 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Palo Alto at a glance
Population
8,863
Median Household Income
$72,781
Typical Home Value
$169,475
School District Rating
7.0
Violent Crime Rate
220.8
Avg Commute Time
17.2
About Palo Alto
Palo Alto has a population of 8,863. The median home value is $169,475, 29% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $72,781 (3% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Emmetsburg, Freedom, and Walnut.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Palo Alto
16 towns, by population.
Palo Alto at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Palo Alto?
- Palo Alto has a population of 8,863 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Palo Alto?
- The median home value in Palo Alto is $169,475. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Palo Alto?
- Median household income in Palo Alto is $72,781 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Palo Alto in?
- Palo Alto is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Palo Alto?
- Palo Alto contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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