Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Palo Alto.
Updated July 2026
Palo Alto, CA has 7 licensed assisted living homes (1,866 beds, averaging 266.6 per home). It sits in Santa Clara County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.2/10, with 123,367 seniors 75+ growing 10.0%.
Licensed homes
7
Palo Alto
Licensed beds
1,866
total
Avg home size
266.6 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.2/10
Moderate
The Palo Alto assisted living market
Palo Alto has 7 licensed assisted living homes totaling 1,866 beds — an average of 266.6 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Santa Clara County, it draws on a 75+ population of 123,367 growing 10.0%, with a senior median income of $92,440. See the full Santa Clara County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Palo Alto, CA?
Palo Alto has 7 licensed assisted living homes with about 1,866 total beds.
Is Palo Alto a good place to open an assisted living home?
Palo Alto is in Santa Clara County, which scores 6.2/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 10.0%. Current local supply is 7 homes.
What county is Palo Alto in?
Palo Alto is in Santa Clara County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.