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Menlo Park

Menlo Park

A charming Santa Cruz Avenue — cafés, boutiques, and a weekly farmers' market — gives Menlo Park a small-town heart with big-league credentials: Meta's headquarters and the famous Sand Hill Road venture capital corridor. Neighborhoods range from Allied Arts' storybook streets to Sharon Heights' hillside estates, many feeding top-rated Menlo Park City schools. With Stanford next door and Caltrain downtown, it draws tech executives and academics alike. Schools: Menlo Park City School District (K–8), Sequoia Union High Thinking of buying or selling in Menlo Park? Call or text me at 408-307-2110 — or browse Menlo Park homes.

Welcome to Menlo Park

A charming Santa Cruz Avenue — cafés, boutiques, and a weekly farmers' market — gives Menlo Park a small-town heart with big-league credentials: Meta's headquarters and the famous Sand Hill Road venture capital corridor.

What Makes It Great

  • Meta's global headquarters and Sand Hill Road's venture capital corridor
  • Santa Cruz Avenue's small-town downtown — cafés, boutiques, weekly farmers' market
  • Top-rated Menlo Park City schools
  • Stanford University next door
  • A Caltrain station right downtown
  • Neighborhoods from Allied Arts' storybook streets to Sharon Heights' hillside estates
  • Bayfront open space and trails on the city's eastern edge
  • A strong sense of community, from the farmers' market to neighborhood traditions

Living in Menlo Park

Neighborhoods range from Allied Arts' storybook streets to Sharon Heights' hillside estates, many feeding top-rated Menlo Park City schools. Housing mixes charming older homes near downtown with larger estates in the hills.

It draws tech executives, venture investors, and academics alike — people who want village charm with the Valley's power corridor at their doorstep.

Many residents walk or bike to the downtown Caltrain station for the San Francisco commute, while Sand Hill Road puts the venture world minutes away. The city's appeal is balance: top schools and a village downtown on one hand, Meta-scale opportunity on the other. It's a top pick for relocating executives who want to be near the action without living in it.

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping

  • Santa Cruz Avenue — cafés, boutiques, and the weekly farmers' market
  • The downtown weekly farmers' market, a local ritual
  • Stanford University minutes away for arts, lectures, and sports
  • Caltrain to San Francisco and San Jose for bigger nights out

Schools

Students attend Menlo Park City School District (K–8) and Sequoia Union High.

Thinking of buying or selling in Menlo Park? Call or text me at 408-307-2110 — or browse Menlo Park homes at stellarosh.com/home-search.

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

Around Menlo Park, CA

There's plenty to do around Menlo Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walking Score
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Very Bikeable
Bike Score
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Mi Taqueria, Bon Appetit, and Tacos y Hamburgesas Toluco.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.13 miles 14 reviews 3.5/5 stars
Dining 0.23 miles 1 review 4/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.41 miles 18 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Dining 1.9 miles 14 reviews 3.1/5 stars
Shopping 0.04 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.59 miles 1 review 3/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Menlo Park, CA

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

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

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  • High School Degree
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11,624

Total Households

2.71

Average Household Size

$123,422

Average individual Income

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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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