Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley, CA
Central Portola Valley — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Central Portola Valley Neighborhood Overview
Central Portola Valley is a prestigious neighborhood within the town of Portola Valley, California, characterized by its prime market tier and high-value real estate. The housing market is defined by a median home value of $2,000,001, reflecting its exclusive nature. Homeownership is the predominant living arrangement, with a homeownership rate of 72.4%, while the renter-occupied rate stands at 27.6% with a median gross rent of $2,757 per month. The area's affluence is further underscored by a median household income of $230,391.
The neighborhood's housing stock has an average home size of 1,575 square feet. Recent mortgage lending activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 808 conventional loan originations, vastly outnumbering the 9 FHA and 4 VA loan originations, for a total of 821 HMDA loan originations. This financial profile, combined with the high home values and income level, solidifies Central Portola Valley's status as a highly sought-after and stable residential enclave within the Portola Valley community.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 8 neighborhoods in Portola Valley.
Central Portola Valley Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $2.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $230K |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.8% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94062 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 821 |
| VA Loan Originations | 4 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.1M |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 808 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 9 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14