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Menlo Park

The Capital of Venture Capital

Menlo Park combines beautiful residential neighborhoods, excellent schools, a charming downtown, and close proximity to some of the Peninsula’s largest employers. It feels established and sophisticated, but it is also very family-oriented and community-driven.

Downtown Menlo Park is walkable and filled with restaurants, cafés, shops, and local businesses. Santa Cruz Avenue is the center of activity, and neighboring Palo Alto adds even more dining, shopping, and entertainment just minutes away.

The city has beautiful parks, tree-lined streets, and an extensive range of sports, camps, and activities for children. Families can participate in soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, tennis, dance, music, and many other programs. Bedwell Bayfront Park provides open trails and Bay views, while nearby areas such as Windy Hill and Wunderlich Park offer even more opportunities for hiking and exploring outdoors.

Menlo Park’s location is hard to beat. It has convenient access to Highway 101, Interstate 280, the Dumbarton Bridge, and Caltrain. Both San Francisco and San Jose airports are within reach, and Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, downtown Palo Alto, and major technology campuses are all nearby. It offers a quiet residential lifestyle without feeling removed from everything happening around it.

Overview for Menlo Park, CA

32,775 people live in Menlo Park, where the median age is 38.5 and the average individual income is $123,422. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,775

Total Population

38.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$123,422

Average individual Income

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Demographics and Employment Data for Menlo Park, CA

Population Households Employment

Menlo Park has 11,624 households, with an average household size of 2.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Menlo Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,775 people call Menlo Park home. The population density is 3,281 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,775

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.5 years

Median Age

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Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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11,624

Total Households

2.71

Average Household Size

$123,422

Average individual Income

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15 to 29 Minutes

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Menlo Park, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Menlo Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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