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Menlo Park, California

city · San Mateo County

At a glance

32,727
Population
$2,000,001
Median home value (all homes)
559% above U.S. median
$2,890,071
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,239/mo
Median rent
140% above U.S. median
$210,025
Median household income
167% above U.S. median
23.9 min
Average commute
96.7%
Homes with broadband
70.51%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 265 — 165% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing577% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities17% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost28% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates72.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Menlo Park Economic Development
Economic development in Menlo Park is a robust set of programs and policies designed to help businesses thrive in the city. Our team acts as a business concierge by helping to coordinate the efforts of other departments to assist potential businesses identify the simplest possible approval process.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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