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West Menlo Park, CA
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West Menlo Park, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Menlo Park a Good Place to Live?
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 3.7% (3% 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.
Safety & Crime
West Menlo Park reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,039/100K.
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.