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Menlo Park, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Menlo Park, CA (San Mateo County) — Census median home value $2,000,001, county listing prices down about 0.6% over the past year. Market data for Menlo Park houses and the broader area.
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Menlo Park, CA is in San Mateo County, California — this guide covers houses in Menlo Park and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 32,775, with a median household income of $206,588. Census data puts the median value of houses in Menlo Park at $2,000,001.
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Market overview
Menlo Park housing market
Menlo Park is in San Mateo County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Menlo Park and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$2,000,001
Population (Census ACS)
32,775
Median household income
$206,588
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Menlo Park market snapshot
Population
32,775
County
San Mateo County
Median Household Income
$206,588
Median Home Value (city)
$2,000,001
Median Gross Rent
$3,156/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Menlo Park's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $2,000,001.
County Price Trend
San Mateo County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.61% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Menlo Park has an estimated population of 32,775 and a median household income of $206,588, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Menlo Park's Census-reported median home value works out to about 9.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include East Palo Alto, North Fair Oaks, Atherton, Redwood City, West Menlo Park, Ladera, Emerald Lake Hills, San Carlos, Woodside, Foster City, Belmont, Portola Valley, San Mateo, Baywood Park, Highlands, Hillsborough.
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Census & home facts
Menlo Park data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
32,775
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$2,000,001
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$206,588
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$3,156
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.61%
Census place type
city
County
San Mateo County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.99 sq mi
Census GEOID
0646870
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Menlo Park
Schools
South San Francisco Unified — 17 schools, 7,868 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Mateo addresses may be served by South San Francisco Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Menlo Park FAQ
What are houses worth in Menlo Park, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Menlo Park at $2,000,001.
How much do houses cost in Menlo Park, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Menlo Park, Census ACS data shows a median value of $2,000,001. Active listing prices in San Mateo County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Menlo Park, CA?
Menlo Park houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Mateo County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Menlo Park, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Menlo Park's population at approximately 32,775.
What's the median rent in Menlo Park, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Menlo Park at approximately $3,156 per month.
What is the median household income in Menlo Park, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Menlo Park at approximately $206,588.
Is the Menlo Park housing market growing?
San Mateo County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.61% annual change in 2025.
Is Menlo Park, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Menlo Park's median home value at about 9.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Menlo Park, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest South San Francisco Unified for many Menlo Park addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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