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Menlo Park is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States. It is located at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 35,855 residents. Menlo Park is home to many tech companies and startups, earning it the nickname "Capital of Silicon Valley."

History

Menlo Park was first settled in the 1850s when Dennis J. Oliver and his associates began acquiring land parcels and building homes. It was incorporated as a city in 1927. The city got its name from the Menlo Park Railroad stop, which was named after developers Leland Stanford and F.A. Hihn's Menlo Park ranch.

Some key moments in Menlo Park's history:

• 1867 - Menlo Park Railroad Station opens
• 1917 - Stanford Research Institute (now SRI International) founded
• 1939 - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory opens
• 1957 - Facebook founded in Menlo Park

To learn more about the history of Menlo Park, visit the Menlo Park Wikipedia page.

Population

According to the 2020 census, Menlo Park has a population of 35,855 residents. This is a 6.9% increase from the 2010 census count of 33,690 residents. Menlo Park has a population density of 3,224 people per square mile.

The racial makeup of Menlo Park is:

• 62.4% White
• 2.6% Black
• 16.6% Asian
• 15.8% Hispanic/Latino
• 0.4% Native American
• 5.0% Other races

The median age in Menlo Park is 39. The city has slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%).

Economy

Menlo Park has a strong innovation and technology-based economy. Many major tech companies are headquartered in Menlo Park, including Facebook, Intuit, SRI International, and more. The city is home to many venture capital firms that help fund new startups and companies.

To learn more about Menlo Park's economy, visit the city's Economic Development page.

Landmarks

Some of the most famous landmarks and attractions in Menlo Park include:

• Facebook Headquarters - Located at 1 Hacker Way, the Facebook campus has famous thumbs up sign and is visited by tourists. Here is the location on Google Maps.
• Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel - Luxury hotel located at 2825 Sand Hill Rd known for its world-class spa and Michelin star dining. Here is the location on Google Maps.
• Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) - Famous particle physics and accelerator laboratory located at 2575 Sand Hill Rd. Here is the location on Google Maps.

Some other notable landmarks include the Menlo Park Civic Center, Burgess Park, Allied Arts Guild, and Menlo Park Caltrain Station.

Transportation

Public transportation in Menlo Park is provided by the San Mateo County Transit District. The SamTrans bus system has routes serving Menlo Park and connects to Caltrain stations. Menlo Park has one Caltrain commuter rail station in the city, providing service up and down the Peninsula to San Francisco and San Jose.

The major highways serving Menlo Park are U.S. Route 101 and State Route 82 (El Camino Real).

Major Employers

Some of the top employers in Menlo Park include:

• Facebook - 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 308-7300
• SRI International - 333 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 859-2000
• Stanford Health Care - 450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063, (650) 723-4000
• Safeway Inc - 525 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 324-7229
• Menlo Park City School District - 181 Encinal Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, (650) 321-7140

County

Menlo Park is located in San Mateo County in the state of California. The county seat and largest city is Redwood City. To learn more, visit the San Mateo County website or see the contact information below:

San Mateo County
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 363-4000

School Districts

Menlo Park is served by two public school districts - Menlo Park City School District and Sequoia Union High School District. There are also several private schools in the city.

Menlo Park City School District
Website: mpcsd.org

Sequoia Union High School District
Website: seq.org

Additional Local Resources

Menlo Park Public Library
800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 330-2500
Website: menlopark.org/library

Menlo Park Fire Protection District
170 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 688-8400
Website: menlofire.org

Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce
1100 Merrill St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-2818
Website: menloparkchamber.com

San Francisco 49ers - Local NFL football team. Website: 49ers.com

Map of Menlo Park

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