San Jose metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Stanford, CA
About Stanford
Stanford is a census-designated place (~14,000 residents) that is essentially the Stanford University campus and its immediate surroundings — a world-class university town with the Main Quad, Hoover Tower, Memorial Church, and the Cantor Arts Center, plus the Stanford Dish foothills. Housing is dominated by university-affiliated residences, with faculty and staff neighborhoods around the campus edges.
Home prices in Stanford
Home prices in Stanford vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Stanford
- Hoover Tower — 285-foot landmark with an observation deck.
- Main Quad and Memorial Church — the historic heart of campus.
- Cantor Arts Center — free museum with the Rodin sculpture garden.
- The Stanford Dish — 3.5-mile loop trail in the foothills.
- Arizona Cactus Garden — 1880s garden near the Main Quad.
- Stanford Stadium and Maples Pavilion — Cardinal athletics.
- Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden — outdoor art in the arboretum.
Commuting from Stanford
- Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~20 miles / ~25–35 minutes via I-280 or US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- Caltrain: adjacent Palo Alto station (and the Stanford Marguerite shuttle) with service to San Jose Diridon in roughly 25–35 minutes.
- I-280, US-101, and Page Mill Road are the main corridors.
Schools in Stanford
Public schools: Palo Alto Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Stanford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Stanford, CA?
Home prices in Stanford vary by neighborhood and property type. Price snapshot unavailable - How is the commute from Stanford, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~20 miles / ~25–35 minutes via I-280 or US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves Stanford, CA?
Stanford is served by Palo Alto Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.