Menlo Park, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
32,775 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$206,588 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,959 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
3
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 2 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 0 0 65
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 73%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, CA State Senate District 13, CA Assembly District 21, CA
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Schools

Mid-Peninsula High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Green Oaks Academy
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Ravenswood Middle
<1 miles, S • 1 star
Cesar Chavez Elementary
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Menlo College
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
Stanford University
4 miles, SW • 5 star
Canada College
7 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Stanford Health Care
4 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
16 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
57 miles, E • 1 star
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