Census-designated place · California
West Menlo Park, California
West Menlo Park, census-designated place, in San Mateo County, California. West Menlo Park had 3,930 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,634 (±453). GEOID 0684536.
Residents, 2020 Census
3,930
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 3,634 ±453
Median household income
$250,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $99,122
Median home value
$2,000,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,324
±$593 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is West Menlo Park and what county is it in?
West Menlo Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in San Mateo County, California. It covers 0.5 square miles of land, 8,103 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Menlo Park is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Menlo Park, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,930 residents in West Menlo Park, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 3,634 (±453).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Menlo Park is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Menlo Park | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,634 ±453 | 742,340 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,287 ±153 | 264,419 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.20 | 2.76 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,580 ±245 | 287,184 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in West Menlo Park?
The median resident of West Menlo Park is 40.6 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 18.7%. 19.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Menlo Park | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±3.2 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.7% ±3.7 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1% ±3.6 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±5.4 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% ±4.2 pts | 24.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.3% ±7.5 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.7% ±5.3 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±4.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.5% ±5.5 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.4% ±6.0 pts | 45.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 7.1% ±2.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.3% ±0.9 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 86.5% ±3.6 pts | 53.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 50.2% ±6.9 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.3% ±7.6 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±4.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in West Menlo Park earn?
Half of West Menlo Park's 1,287 households earn less than $250,000 or more a year (), against $158,855 in San Mateo County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $250,000 or more in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Menlo Park | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $158,855 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $461,728 ±$69,284 | $231,822 | – |
| Per capita income | $164,578 ±$21,961 | $84,288 | +$45,256 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% ±1.2 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.6% ±3.3 pts | 95.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in West Menlo Park?
Owners occupy 78.3% of West Menlo Park's occupied homes and renters 21.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $2,000,000 or more by its owner (). The median renter pays $3,324 a month including utilities.
| Measure | West Menlo Park | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $2,000,000 or more | $1,559,600 | −$461,388 |
| Median gross rent | $3,324 ±$593 | $2,922 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9% ±24.5 pts | 40.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.3% ±7.6 pts | 58.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.7% ±7.6 pts | 41.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,580 ±245 | 287,184 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 41.1% ±29.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.0% ±7.4 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.1% ±5.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8% ±3.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±2.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in West Menlo Park work and get to work?
45.6% of West Menlo Park's workers drive alone and 40.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | West Menlo Park | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8% ±5.5 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±3.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 45.6% ±9.9 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±3.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±2.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 40.9% ±10.3 pts | 24.3% | +31.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±3.0 | 26.4 min | −7.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in West Menlo Park?
1 census tract lies mostly in West Menlo Park, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6129San Mateo County | 4,517 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 6128San Mateo County | 3,126 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 6130San Mateo County | 3,245 | $250,000 or more |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in West Menlo Park) · Census block assignment files
How does West Menlo Park compare with other places in California?
West Menlo Park ranks 1st of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 735th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 98th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 1st | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 12th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 1st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 59th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 827th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th | 988 |
| Median age | 491st | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 276th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 26th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 935th | 1,069 |
West Menlo Park's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for West Menlo Park?
16 of the 57 figures for West Menlo Park on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for West Menlo Park are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.