How old are the homes in 94304?

Half of the 2,560 homes in 94304 (Palo Alto) were built before 1996, so the typical home is about 30 years old. 31% were built before 1980 and 45% since 2000.

How do homes in 94304 heat?

25% heat with gas and 72% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.

Are most homes in 94304 owned or rented?

23% are lived in by their owners and 77% are rented. 13% are detached single-family houses.

What is the median home value in 94304?

The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94304 is $2,000,000+ (2020-2024 average).

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Homes in 94304: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 2,560 homes in ZIP 94304, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1996

Typical home built

31%

Built before 1980

25%

Heat with gas

23%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 94304 usually need

Original furnace, AC and water heater

45% of homes here were built since 2000. Water heaters usually last 8-12 years and furnaces and AC 15-20, so many original systems are due now.

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Roof and gutters before the rains

Half the homes here were built before 1997. Most roofs last 20-30 years, so many are on their second or third. Clean gutters and a roof check before winter storms prevent most leaks.

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Rentals: faster repairs for landlords

77% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.

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Water heater check

Most tank water heaters last 8-12 years. Rust at the base, rumbling or lukewarm water are the usual signs it's near the end.

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When homes in 94304 were built

2020 or later0%

2010s11%

2000s34%

1990s14%

1980s11%

1970s14%

1960s14%

1950s0%

1940s0%

1939 or earlier2%

13% are detached houses. 72% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $2,000,000+.

Rebates for 94304 homes

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Valley Water Landscape Rebate Program (Valley Water (Santa Clara County water district))
BayREN home energy programs (Bay Area Regional Energy Network (9 Bay Area counties))
Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))

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Permits in Palo Alto

Which projects need a permit, how long it takes and where to apply.

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Questions about homes in 94304

How old are the homes in 94304?: Half of the 2,560 homes in 94304 (Palo Alto) were built before 1996, so the typical home is about 30 years old. 31% were built before 1980 and 45% since 2000.
How do homes in 94304 heat?: 25% heat with gas and 72% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 94304 owned or rented?: 23% are lived in by their owners and 77% are rented. 13% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 94304?: The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94304 is $2,000,000+ (2020-2024 average).

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94304 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.