City Guide
Menlo Park, CA
Overview
Menlo Park, CA is famous for its high-tech employers and Kepler's Books. There are 35,094 residents in Menlo Park, so it will provide a welcoming and small-town feel. Facebook is headquartered in Menlo Park. A cool tidbit about the area is that the Guild Theatre, built in 1926, was originally opened as a burlesque house.
What’s it like to live in Menlo Park, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Menlo Park, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$2,420,000
and homes stay on the market for 15 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Menlo Park are $2,600,000
and $1,625,000
, respectively. Menlo Park area townhouses have a median sale price of $2,740,000
, making them more expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Menlo Park, CAExplore our Menlo Park housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Menlo Park home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Menlo Park rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Menlo Park rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Menlo Park, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Menlo Park
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Old Palo Alto | $5,200,000 | 63 / 100 | 66 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
West Atherton | $15,500,000 | 22 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Sharon Height | $1,850,000 | 51 / 100 | 47 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
West Menlo | $4,387,500 | 86 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Allied Arts | $2,875,000 | 86 / 100 | 78 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Popular homes for sale in Menlo Park
See all homes for saleRental listings in Menlo Park
See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsMenlo Park Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '24 - Mar '24, 23% of Menlo Park homebuyers searched to move out of Menlo Park, while 77% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Menlo Park from outside metros.
- New York homebuyers searched to move into Menlo Park more than any other metro followed by Santa Barbara and South Bend.
Where are people moving to Menlo Park from?
- 77% of Menlo Park homebuyers searched to stay within the Menlo Park metropolitan area.
Where are people from Menlo Park moving to?
Number of People Moving to Menlo Park
least
most
People are moving to Menlo Park from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Jan '24 - Mar '24 | ||
1 | 84 | ||
2 | 66 | ||
3 | 6 | ||
4 | 5 | ||
5 | 4 | ||
6 | 3 | ||
7 | 2 | ||
8 | 2 | ||
9 | 2 | ||
10 | 1 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Menlo Park, CA ?
Some of the best things to do in Menlo Park, CA, range from visiting local parks, dining at some of the best restaurants in town, and enjoying local art. Home to Anderson Art Collection and Sense Fine Art, Menlo Park has many popular museums that you can explore. Performing arts venues like TheatreWorks Drama School and Menlo Players' Guild-Burgess are top spots amongst locals. There are plenty of green spaces to be found throughout Menlo Park. For example, you can enjoy a picnic or stroll through many parks, like Nealon Park, Burgess Park, or Sharon Park. Some of the must-try restaurants and eateries in the city include Koma Sushi Restaurant, Octopus Japanese Restaurant, and El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant, which are sure to please your taste buds.
Explore some of the best things to do in Menlo Park
What's the best way to get around Menlo Park, CA ?
The best way to get around Menlo Park is by bike, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Menlo Park has a walk score of 58, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 94025. You can also get around Menlo Park by bike. With a bike score of 80, it's convenient to use a bike for most trips.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
Menlo Park Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Menlo Park has 1 heavy rail station; Menlo Park Caltrain Station. This means you might be able to use heavy rail to commute or travel, depending on where you live and where you want to go.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.