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Menlo Park

A railroad official looked over at the gates and decided that “MENLO PARK” would be appropriate.

Overview for Menlo Park, CA

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.

32,775

Total Population

38.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$123,422

Average individual Income

Welcome to Menlo Park

In 1854 Menlo Park received its official name when two Irishmen, Dennis J. Oliver and D. C. McGlynn, purchased 1,700 acres (some sources say it was 640 acres) bordering County Road, now El Camino Real, and built two houses with a common entrance. Across the drive, they erected a huge wooden gate with tall arches on which the name of their estate was printed in foot-high letters: “MENLO PARK”, with the date, August 1854.

The men named their new home after their old, in Menlough on Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland. No one knows whether they abbreviated the name to "Menlo" because the space on the arch precluded the longer version, because it was their way of Americanizing the name, or because they just couldn't spell. When the railroad came through in 1863, the station had no name, it was just the end of the line, but it needed a designation. A railroad official looked over at the gates and decided that “MENLO PARK” would be appropriate, and so the name was officially adopted. This station is now California State Landmark No. 955, the oldest California station in continuous operation.

The Menlo Park gates stood on the west side of El Camino Real, about 500 feet from Santa Cruz Avenue, until they were destroyed by a motorist in 1922. For people to the north and south of San Francisquito Creek, May 1861 was a landmark--groundbreaking for the railroad. On Oct. 18, 1863, the first train traveled from San Francisco to Mayfield along the San Francisco and San Jose Railway. The line was bought by the Southern Pacific in 1868.

The railroad provided wealthy San Francisco barons with faster transportation to their country homes. A round-trip ticket from Menlo Park to San Francisco cost $2.50, and a one-way ride took 80 minutes, compared to the stagecoach, which took four hours from Redwood City to San Francisco.

Around Menlo Park, CA

There's plenty to do around Menlo Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

43

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

74

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

28

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ginza Eats, Redwood Water Sports, and Carolyn McSweeney.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Ginza Eats page on Yelp	Dining	2.54 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Redwood Water Sports page on Yelp Search 487 Seaport Ct on Google Maps	Active	3.87 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Carolyn McSweeney page on Yelp Search 859 Oak Grove Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.91 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Humaniq page on Yelp Search 1148 Crane St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.82 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lumen Esthetique page on Yelp Search 734 Middlefield Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.21 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Menlo Park, CA

Population Households Employment

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.

32,775

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.5

Median Age

50.15 / 49.85%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

11,624

Total Households

2.71

Average Household Size

$123,422

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Menlo Park, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Menlo Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Under Contract

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Menlo Park

Overview for Menlo Park, CA

32,775

38.5 years

High

$123,422

Welcome to Menlo Park

Around Menlo Park, CA

43

Car-Dependent

74

Very Bikeable

28

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Menlo Park, CA

32,775

High

38.5

50.15 / 49.85%

11,624

2.71

$123,422

Schools in Menlo Park, CA

Listings in this Area

$13,750,000

$13,750,000

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$12,495,000

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$10,200,000

$10,175,000

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$8,600,000

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