Menlo Park, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Menlo Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,333 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2089.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.46% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,194 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Menlo Park declined by 1.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 35,768 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Menlo Park has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Menlo Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $198,773 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.29% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Menlo Park is about 106% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Menlo Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $2,000,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $3,014 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Menlo Park is about 55.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,014 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Menlo Park spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Menlo Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.3 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,725 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 27.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,629 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,587 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Menlo Park is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Menlo Park has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Menlo Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Menlo Park has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Menlo Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Menlo Park, California.
What is the population of Menlo Park, California?
The population of Menlo Park, California is 36,333, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Menlo Park, California?
The population density of Menlo Park, California is 2089.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Menlo Park, California?
The median household income in Menlo Park, California is $198,773, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Menlo Park, California?
The median home price in Menlo Park, California is $2,000,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Menlo Park, California?
The unemployment rate in Menlo Park, California is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.