Menlo Park

One of the Most Educated Cities

Menlo Park is one of the most educated cities in the United States. With a population of 35,211, almost 70% of its residents over 25 have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. The name “Menlo Park” was given to a ranch purchased by Irish settlers in honor of their home village in Ireland.

The median home price in mid-2022 is $3,586,500 and the price per square foot is $1,586.
City of Menlo Park

Meta Calls Menlo Park Home

Venture Capital and technology are hallmarks of Menlo Park. There are more than 70 VC firms within city boundaries. There are close to 1,200 different funds and countless billions of dollars in town. Clearly, Menlo Park is a city that is both famed and sought after – it must be why it’s one of the most educated cities in the United States.

Menlo Park is Meta’s hometown. In addition, it is next door neighbors to Google, Apple and numerous other tech companies. Menlo Park’s location is extremely popular with just about anyone. Residents include everyone from millennials to grandparents.

Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce
Calendar of Events and Chamber Events

Family Friendly Parks and Recs Events

Menlo Park and Recreation hosts a wide range of community classes for all ages at reasonable rates. There are many classes and camps throughout the year. Classes include fitness, dance, sports, music, drama, art, lifelong learning and more.

Menlo Park Activity Guide

Excellent Public Education

Dotting all of these successful businesses are delicious restaurants, adorable boutiques, award-winning schools and lush parks. Menlo Park youth are well-served by four area public school districts for K-12. Note: where you attend high school is determined by the neighborhood you live in. Therefore, you can verify which high school you are assigned to by clicking here.

Menlo Park City School District
Los Lomitas Elementary School District
Ravenswood City School District
Sequoia Union High School District