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Menlo Park, California

Introduction to Menlo Park, California

Menlo Park, California, in San Mateo county, is 2 miles W of Palo Alto, California (center to center) and 17 miles NW of San Jose, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the San Francisco metropolitan area. Menlo Park contains a population of approximately 30,785.

Menlo Park History

The area that is currently known as Menlo Park was originally the property of two Irish immigrants, Dennis J. Oliver and his brother-in-law D. C. McGlynn. This was basically a tract of land on what was formerly called Rancho de las Pulgas. It was named “Menlo” after the owners' former home of Menlough in County Galway, Ireland. In 1863, a nearby station was named "Menlo Park" by the San Francisco and San Jose Rail Road. The town of Menlo Park gradually developed around this station, and went on to become a popular home for many San Francisco businessmen. The town had its first post office in 1870. Menlo Park was incorporated in 1874.

Menlo Park and nearby Attractions

  • Allied Arts Guild
  • Bohannon Industrial Park
  • Menlo Park Central Library
  • McKeon Memorial Library
  • Willow Oaks Park
  • Sharon Shopping Center

Things To Do In Menlo Park

Menlo Park area has a rich historical heritage that is reflected in numerous museums in the neighboring area. One can begin by taking a tour of the Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia, the Cantor Center for Visual Arts, or even the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. Among the historic sites are the Ardenwood Historic Farm and the Dunsmuir Historic Estate. Visitors can take full advantage of a number of amusement parks that provide excellent entertainment opportunities for adults and children alike. There are also a number of wineries like the Chouinard Vineyards, the Kathryn Kennedy Winery, the Elliston Vineyards, and the Westover Vineyards. Shopping plazas too are sure to attract the attention of visitors.

Menlo Park Transportation

Air transportation is available from San Francisco International Airport.

Menlo Park Higher Education

Stanford University is the local university.

High Points

Menlo Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMenlo Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMenlo Park Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMenlo Park Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMenlo Park College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Menlo Park Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Menlo Park, CA

Comparing Menlo Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built31
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime77

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