Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

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    Price
    $5.7M
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    Overvalued
    $40k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    11%(2)

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At a glance

Monroe Park is ranked #13 of 27 neighborhoods in Palo Alto with an overall score of 4.3/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.9/5, 12th of 27 in Palo Alto) and safety (3.7/5), at a median home price of $5.7M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $216,000. No factor scores below 3.5/5, its weakest being nearby merchants, with prices running about 28% above the Palo Alto median.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.5

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    Public Spaces

    -

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    Curb Appeal

    -

Overall Amenities score: 3.5 (1)

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Neighborhood Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Monroe Park ranks 3rd of 27 for sunshine in Palo Alto, and it out-suns just over half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 79° highs, and it gets about 16 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDAug 79°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Palo Alto
3rd of 27
Across the Bay Area
57th percentile
Rain per year
16 in
Warmest month
Aug 79° avg high
Summer day
56° → 78°F
Winter day
43° → 60°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Santa Rita Elementary PrimaryK-6
4.6/5
Ardis G. Egan Junior High Middle7-8
5/5
Los Altos High High9-12
5/5

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Is Monroe Park a good place to live?

Monroe Park ranks 13th of 27 neighborhoods in Palo Alto with an overall Houseberry score of 4.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.9/5) and safety (3.7/5). The trade-off is a median home price of $5.7M against the Palo Alto median of $4.44M.

Is Monroe Park safe?

Monroe Park, Palo Alto scores 3.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 13th of 27 neighborhoods in Palo Alto.

What do homes in Monroe Park cost?

The median home price in Monroe Park, Palo Alto is $5.7M, compared with $4.44M for Palo Alto as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $216,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Monroe Park rising or falling?

The median home price in Monroe Park, Palo Alto is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $5.7M against $5.7M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Monroe Park?

Schools serving Monroe Park, Palo Alto include Santa Rita Elementary (4.6/5), Ardis G. Egan Junior High (5.0/5) and Los Altos High (5.0/5).

What is the weather like in Monroe Park?

Monroe Park, Palo Alto receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 3rd of 27 in Palo Alto. Summer days run 56° to 78°F and winter days 43° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 16 inches a year.

Is Monroe Park walkable to shops and restaurants?

Monroe Park, Palo Alto scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 18th of 27 in Palo Alto.

What is Monroe Park known for?

Monroe Park, Palo Alto scores highest on schools (4.9/5).

How does Monroe Park compare to other Palo Alto neighborhoods?

Monroe Park ranks 13th of 27 neighborhoods in Palo Alto. It ranks 12th of 27 in Palo Alto for schools (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Palo Alto are Duveneck - St. Francis and Greenmeadow.

What are the downsides of living in Monroe Park?

Monroe Park, Palo Alto scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.5/5). Its median home price of $5.7M runs about 28% above the Palo Alto median of $4.44M.

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Top Neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Duveneck - St. Francis, Palo Alto, CA
Overall Score : 4.8
Duveneck - St. Francis is a family-oriented enclave where tree-lined streets ser... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Greenmeadow, Palo Alto, CA
Overall Score : 4.8
Greenmeadow in Palo Alto is an exceptional example of what a planned community c... See Full Page
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Neighborhood Iamge
Leland Manor - Embarcadero Oaks - Garland Drive, Palo Alto, CA
Overall Score : 4.7
Leland Manor stands out for its strong family orientation. The neighborhood is h... See Full Page

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