Utility rates in Palo Alto vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Palo Alto
Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.
How Palo Alto heats its homes
58% natural gas · 39% electricity · 3% other fuels
Electric rates in Palo Alto
Residential rates range from 20.2¢ to 34.0¢ per kWh.
Providers include City & County of San Francisco, City of Palo Alto - (CA), City of Santa Clara - (CA), Pacific Gas & Electric Co..
This is 64% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Palo Alto
Palo Alto has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 4 providers
Natural Gas 2 providers
Water 108 providers
Sewer 2 providers
Internet 10 providers
Business Internet 2 providers
These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.
ZIP codes in Palo Alto, CA
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.