At a Glance
Median Income
$206,588
$123,422 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,866,713
Median Rent
$3,156/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
1,794/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
6.5% smoking rate
How Menlo Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menlo Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Menlo Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Menlo Park residents earn a median household income of $206,588 , which is 175% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $123,422. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Menlo Park is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,866,713. Median rent is $3,156/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Menlo Park reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,794/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
72.7% of adults in Menlo Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(116% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menlo Park has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population32,775
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density3,281/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born29.4%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$206,588
Per Capita$123,422
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,156
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$2,866,713
Housing Units13,114
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property1,794/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault171/100K
Burglary283/100K
Health
Obesity22.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+44.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations320
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Menlo Park was built in 1960.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
29.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.