Menlo Park blends Silicon Valley innovation with a strong sense of community, offering tree-lined streets, top-rated schools, and a vibrant downtown. Home to Sand Hill Road and a major tech presence, it remains a highly desirable residential enclave, balancing connectivity with livability and offering a lifestyle defined by community, convenience, and enduring appeal.
Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo Park blends a rich history with modern innovation, offering a vibrant yet close-knit community. Founded in 1854, the city has evolved from a quiet neighbor to Palo Alto and Stanford into a central hub of technology and venture capital, with Sand Hill Road and global companies like Meta helping shape its national prominence.
Despite its tech-driven influence, Menlo Park maintains a strong residential character, known for its tree-lined streets, top-rated schools, and welcoming community spirit. Downtown, centered around Santa Cruz Avenue, offers a lively mix of dining, retail, and convenient Caltrain access, while cultural additions like The Guild Theatre provide a dynamic gathering place for residents.
Balancing innovation with livability, Menlo Park offers a unique lifestyle defined by convenience, community, and enduring appeal.
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.
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There's plenty to do around Menlo Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kirana Bakehouse, Los Chulo's Tacos, and Paradise Shave Ice.
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| Dining | 2.49 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.48 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.79 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.36 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.06 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.54 miles | 48 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.48 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.41 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.5 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.71 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.82 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.39 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.67 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.62 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.51 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.34 miles | 27 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.39 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.62 miles | 27 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.4 miles | 26 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.39 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.13 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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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 3,280.78 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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