Portola Valley, CA - Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley, CA
Portola Valley, CA - Central Portola Valley — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Portola Valley, CA - 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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Portola Valley, CA - Central Portola Valley Neighborhood Overview
Central Portola Valley is the core neighborhood of the affluent town of Portola Valley, California, situated within the prestigious 94028 ZIP code. This area is defined by its ultra-luxury market tier, reflecting an exclusive and high-value residential environment. The neighborhood's character is heavily oriented toward homeownership, with a rate of 83.2%, indicating a stable, established community of property owners.
The housing market snapshot is dominated by exceptional values, with a median home value of $2,000,001. Homes here average 1,775 square feet in size. For the rental segment, which comprises 16.8% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $3,501 per month. This aligns with the substantial median household income of $243,516, which supports the area's premium cost of living and reinforces its status as one of California's most prosperous enclaves.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 8 neighborhoods in Portola Valley.
Portola Valley, CA - Central Portola Valley Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $2.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $4K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $244K |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Ultra-Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94028 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Portola Valley, CA - 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
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14