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Living in University South Palo Alto

University South is the 3rd most walkable neighborhood in Palo Alto with 3,612 residents.

University South has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Professorville, Downtown North, Community Center, Crescent Park, Southgate, Old Palo Alto and Evergreen Park.

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88 Walk Score of University South, Palo Alto, CA

University South is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in University South Palo Alto.

University South is the 3rd most walkable neighborhood in Palo Alto with a Walk Score of 88.

Find apartments in Palo Alto's most walkable neighborhoods: Evergreen Park, Downtown North and University South.

University South Palo Alto Apartments for Rent

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University South Neighborhood Ranking

Compare University South to other Palo Alto neighborhoods.

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Population

1 Evergreen Park 94 46 100 2,085
2 Downtown North 88 54 98 3,277
3 University South 88 50 95 3,612
4 Ventura 78 41 99 2,704
5 Professorville 77 46 96 844

Eating & Drinking

There are about 118 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in University South.

People in University South can walk to an average of 8 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Digital DNAThis 7-foot public art piece was made by welding recycled circuit boards. How creative! Photo: Susan Sharpless Smith

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50 Transit Score of University South, Palo Alto, CA

University South has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find University South Palo Alto apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

University South has good public transportation and about 1 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from University South on public transit.

95 Bike Score of University South, Palo Alto, CA

University South is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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Palo Alto Heritage Park

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St. Thomas Aquinas Church

thumbnail for Digital DNA"Hacking Circuits" -- a very appropriate part of a public art installation for the nerdy population of Palo Alto.

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