At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$165,097 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $7,709,060
Median Rent
$3,214/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
84.6%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.9%
5.0% smoking rate
How West Menlo Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Menlo Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Menlo Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Menlo Park residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $165,097. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 West Menlo Park is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $7,709,060. Median rent is $3,214/month, with 30.5% 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 1961.
Education
84.6% of adults in West Menlo Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(151% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Menlo Park has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population3,382
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density6,902/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born20.3%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$165,097
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,214
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$7,709,060
Housing Units1,457
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity19.9%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking5.0%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation110 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.6%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+52.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in West Menlo Park was built in 1961.
38.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (16 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.
20.3% 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.