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West menlo park, CA

West menlo park, CA.

Population: 40,721 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West menlo park, CA is $2.93M — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $3.79M after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,351/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$2.93M

Median home value

+7.6%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.93M
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.4%
10-year appreciation
+44.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$2.93M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$3.79M
Median list price
$3.75M
Median price per sqft
$1,753
1-year sale-price change
+12.4%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
92
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
105.0%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,351/mo
1-year rent change
+8.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
KIPP Valiant Community Prep District, Las Lomitas Elementary, Menlo Park City Elementary
Schools include
KIPP Valiant Community Prep, La Entrada Middle, Hillview Middle, Oak Knoll Elementary, Belle Haven Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Hewlett-Packard (620-640 Page Mill Road) (3.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
996
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
87,009
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
61,009

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (27 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Presidio of San Francisco
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,745 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
58.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
390,970
Average weekly wage
$3,458
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Information, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
482

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West menlo parkState medianUS median
Median home value$2.93M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$3.79M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,351/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in West menlo park, CA?
$2.93M.
What is the median sale price in West menlo park, CA?
$3.79M.
How long do homes take to sell in West menlo park, CA?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in West menlo park, CA?
Typical rent: $4,351/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West menlo park, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is West menlo park, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in West menlo park, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West menlo park, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West menlo park, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hewlett-Packard (620-640 Page Mill Road), 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve West menlo park, CA?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West menlo park, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West menlo park, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West menlo park, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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