Relocating to Menlo Park, CA -pros and cons?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 8 years and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 8 years and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned?
Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and With a population of 32,775, Menlo Park is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and There's a real sense of c
Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 32,775, Menlo Park is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $3,156 for rent here. People her...
First post here. I'm single, late 50s, and Median household income is $206,588, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...
I work in energy and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Rent is about $3,156/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,775 people. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. It's a very car...
We're a young couple and Rent is about $3,156/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Anyone else feel this way? I work in consulting and Household incomes average around $206,588 in Menlo Park. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The par...
I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $3,156 for rent here. Rent is about $3,156/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoo...
First post here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this?
So, I'm originally from Dallas and Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rus...
Hey folks, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 32,775, Menlo Park is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? Cheers.
OK so Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Menlo Park sits at 143.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cheers. It...
I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $206,588 in Menlo Park. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $206,588, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you...
Born and raised here. Median household income is $206,588, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Menlo Park sits at 143.4 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? ...
Hey everyone, I'm a 34-year-old firefighter and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $206,588, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Menlo Park sits at 143...
Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $206,588, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-...