California · Metropolitan Area
West Menlo Park is a small town in California with a population of 3,382. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Menlo Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. West Menlo Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Menlo Park is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places West Menlo Park among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in West Menlo Park is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,214 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
West Menlo Park is a highly educated community — 84.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
West Menlo Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 79.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.3% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $165,097 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $3,778 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $232,794 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,186 |
| County GDP | $217,018M |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Healthcare | 2,617 |
| Retail | 1,916 |
| Manufacturing | 487 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.88% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 38.7% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $4,199,444 |
| Median List Price | $4,199,444 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,975 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 109.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,214 |
| 176% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.88% |
| Obesity | 19.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.7% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 2.5% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.6% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 12.6% |
| Physical Distress | 7.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4338°N, 122.2034°W |
| County FIPS | 06081 |
Winner: Democrat by 50.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 84.6% |
| 151% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,902/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 34 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Retail Stores | 1,916 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 38.7% |