At a Glance
Median Income
$70,625
$28,036 per capita
Median Rent
$615/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
18.2% smoking rate
How Menlo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menlo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Menlo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Menlo residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,036. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Education
24.7% of adults in Menlo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menlo has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population605
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density776/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$28,036
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$736M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$615
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$267,993
Housing Units249
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation796 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Menlo was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.