Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Menlo Park, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,611
Population
33,673
Renter Mix
49% Rent
San Francisco Bay area city mixes high-tech opportunities with small town appeal.
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Located in Silicon Valley, Menlo Park combines residential comfort with technological innovation. As home to Meta's headquarters and numerous venture capital firms along Sand Hill Road, the city maintains its community atmosphere with established neighborhoods and a downtown district along Santa Cruz Avenue. Housing includes both traditional homes and apartment communities, with current rental data showing one-bedroom apartments averaging $3,411 monthly and two-bedroom units at $4,626.
Menlo Park offers abundant outdoor spaces, including the 160-acre Bedwell Bayfront Park with bay views and walking trails. Downtown features independent shops and eateries, while the farmers' market operates at the historic Menlo Park train station, which holds the distinction of being California's oldest operating rail station. The proximity to Stanford University enhances educational opportunities, and commuters benefit from Caltrain service and highway access to both San Francisco and San Jose. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and the city hosts regular community events throughout the year. The area's rich history includes serving as the site of Camp Fremont during World War I, when military engineers established the city's initial utility infrastructure.
Explore the City
Bedwell Bayshore Park is a great place to spend the afternoon with your dog.
A mural in Menlo Park.
Downtown Menlo Park features an array of local restaurants.
Every Wednesday, Bon Marche Farmers Market livens up Downtown Menlo Park.
Burgess Park is pet-friendly.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$179,987
Average: $192,830
Education
18,605
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,954
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Menlo Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Menlo Park, CA is $3,122 for a studio, $3,625 for one bedroom, $4,998 for two bedrooms, and $7,001 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Menlo Park has increased by 5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,625/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$16,344/month
2,528 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Menlo Park, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
612 Students
Public
Grades K-5
574 Students
Public
Grades K-5
574 Students
Public
Grades K-8
612 Students
Public
Grades K-8
280 Students
Public
Grades K-8
612 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
846 Students
Public
Grades K-8
612 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
846 Students
Public
Grades K-8
280 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
212 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hopkins Creekside Park
- Seminary Oaks Park
- Burgess Park
- El Palo Alto Park
- Holbrook-Palmer Park
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.