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Crime in Menlo Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Menlo Park. Key points include:
There were 624 total crimes in Menlo Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Menlo Park is 2,009.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Menlo Park is 228.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Menlo Park is 1,780.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Menlo Park is -5.18% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Menlo Park Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Menlo Park / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 624 | 2,009.5 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 71 | 228.6 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 25.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 53 | 170.7 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 553 | 1,780.9 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 87 | 280.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 425 | 1,368.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 132.0 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Menlo Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Menlo Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Menlo Park is 337 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Menlo Park is 3.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Menlo Park is $2,865,158.
The median income in Menlo Park is $210,025.
Menlo Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Menlo Park Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Menlo Park | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 857 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Menlo Park, CA Weather
The average high in Menlo Park is 66.7° and the average low is 49.1°.
There are 42.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Menlo Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 24.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Menlo Park Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Menlo Park
The current population in Menlo Park is 32,727. The population has increased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,727 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 32,775 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 33,324 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 33,677 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 35,211 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 34,138 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 33,869 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 33,661 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 33,319 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 33,064 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 32,792 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 32,450 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 32,122 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 31,669 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 31,318 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Menlo Park
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Menlo Park is:
51.6% White with 16,891 White residents.
2.1% African American with 693 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
18.7% Asian with 6,133 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 60 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 223 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 1,873 Two Or More residents.
20.9% Hispanic with 6,836 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Menlo Park | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.1% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 18.7% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Menlo Park
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Menlo Park is 50.3% female with 16,461 female residents.
Menlo Park is 49.7% male with 16,266 male residents.
| Gender | Menlo Park | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Menlo Park for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Menlo Park completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Menlo Park completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Menlo Park completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in Menlo Park completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Menlo Park completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Menlo Park completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in Menlo Park completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Menlo Park completed professional degree.
14.0% of adults in Menlo Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Menlo Park | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Menlo Park, California
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2.4% of households in Menlo Park earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Menlo Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Menlo Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in Menlo Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.5% of households in Menlo Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.7% of households in Menlo Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.7% of households in Menlo Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in Menlo Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.7% of households in Menlo Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
54.4% of households in Menlo Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Menlo Park | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.7% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.7% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 54.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
