How Does Palo Alto, CA Spend Tax Money?
Palo Alto, CA spends $40,221 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.7B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($5,489/person), Health ($1,687/person), Fire Protection ($97/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (35/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $40,221 |
| Total Revenue | $4.5B |
| Total Debt | $85.6M |
| Population | 67,901 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 35/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$5,489/person
Health$1,687/person
Fire Protection$97/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.