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Is it worth buying in Menlo Park?

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 know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Sarah M.
haha yep pretty much
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Abigail P.
Can confirm, been here 2 years.
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Peyton Anderson
I've lived in East for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Four distinct seasons
- The housing market scene is decent

The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Can feel isolated

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Hope this helps!.
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