Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

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    Price
    $4.22M
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    Overvalued
    $40k(2)
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    Appreciation
    11%(2)

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At a glance

Southgate is ranked #18 of 27 neighborhoods in Palo Alto with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.8/5, 16th of 27 in Palo Alto) and nearby merchants (3.9/5), at a median home price of $4.22M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $221,000. The trade-off is safety (3.3/5).

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.9

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    Public Spaces

    -

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    Curb Appeal

    -

Overall Amenities score: 3.9 (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.
Southgate ranks 14th of 27 for sunshine in Palo Alto, though it still out-suns about 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
14th of 27
Across the Bay Area
52nd 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
Walter Hays Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.8/5
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Middle6-8
4.6/5
Palo Alto High High9-12
5/5

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Is Southgate a good place to live?

Southgate ranks 18th of 27 neighborhoods in Palo Alto with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.8/5) and nearby merchants (3.9/5). The trade-off is safety (3.3/5).

Is Southgate safe?

Southgate, Palo Alto scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 19th of 27 neighborhoods in Palo Alto.

What do homes in Southgate cost?

The median home price in Southgate, Palo Alto is $4.22M, compared with $4.44M for Palo Alto as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $221,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Southgate rising or falling?

The median home price in Southgate, Palo Alto is up about 5.0% over the past 12 months, from $4.02M to $4.22M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Southgate?

Schools serving Southgate, Palo Alto include Walter Hays Elementary (4.8/5), Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle (4.6/5) and Palo Alto High (5.0/5).

What is the weather like in Southgate?

Southgate, Palo Alto receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 14th 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 Southgate walkable to shops and restaurants?

Southgate, Palo Alto scores 3.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 10th of 27 in Palo Alto.

What is Southgate known for?

Southgate, Palo Alto scores highest on schools (4.8/5).

How does Southgate compare to other Palo Alto neighborhoods?

Southgate ranks 18th of 27 neighborhoods in Palo Alto. It ranks 16th of 27 in Palo Alto for schools (4.8/5) and scores lowest on safety (3.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Palo Alto are Duveneck - St. Francis and Greenmeadow.

What are the downsides of living in Southgate?

Southgate, Palo Alto scores lowest on safety (3.3/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA

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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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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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