Living in West Menlo Park, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Menlo Park · Census data 2020–2024
West Menlo Park has 3,634 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,324/month.
West Menlo Park at a glance
- Population
- 3,634
- Median age
- 40.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,324/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 86.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Menlo Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Menlo Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Menlo Park the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,324 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
West Menlo Park median household income
The median household income in West Menlo Park is $250,001 and the income per person is $164,578. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Menlo Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,580
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.81
West Menlo Park demographics
- Population
- 3,634
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 1,287
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Menlo Park ›
Education in West Menlo Park
86.5% of adults 25 and older in West Menlo Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 50.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Menlo Park
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 40.9%
- Drive alone
- 45.6%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
West Menlo Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Menlo Park | 3,634 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,324 |
| Atherton | 6,993 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Stanford | 18,662 | $75,208 | $2,000,001 | $1,976 |
| Ladera | 1,297 | $235,750 | $2,000,001 | — |
| North Fair Oaks | 13,100 | $104,884 | $1,276,900 | $2,314 |
| Woodside | 5,126 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 4,235 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Palo Alto | 67,237 | $231,101 | $2,000,001 | $3,484 |
| Menlo Park | 32,727 | $210,025 | $2,000,001 | $3,239 |
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What is the median household income in West Menlo Park, CA?
The median household income in West Menlo Park is $250,001, 152% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Menlo Park?
The median home value in West Menlo Park is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Menlo Park?
The median gross rent in West Menlo Park is $3,324 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is West Menlo Park, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Menlo Park?
The median age in West Menlo Park is 40.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Menlo Park?
The average commute to work in West Menlo Park is 21 minutes; 40.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Menlo Park?
The unemployment rate in West Menlo Park is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Menlo Park?
86.5% of adults in West Menlo Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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