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 143.4 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Genesis Howard
seconding this
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Bella R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 6 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Julian B.
not my experience at all
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Thomas Jackson
this is the way
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Jeremiah Ortiz
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
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