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197%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
203%
Household income NAT. AVG.
48%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMenlo ParkCaliforniaNational
Income per capita$88,520$31,458$29,829
Median household income$167,567$63,783$55,322
Median income owner occupied$212,917$86,568$70,586
Median income renter occupied$110,828$43,419$35,192
Median earnings male$104,427$36,599$36,919
Median earnings female$60,129$27,020$26,250
Unemployment rate2.4%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level5.6%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Menlo Park is 197% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Menlo Park is 203% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Menlo Park is 48% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Menlo Park is 63% lower than the national average

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      $111,700 $167,567 $335,134
      City
      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Menlo Park median earnings by income bracket

      Menlo Park employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.0%6.0%
      Manufacturing sector11.4%11.4%
      Financial & insurance services6.0%6.0%
      Wholesale & retail services6.6%6.6%
      Public administration1.5%1.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.9%3.9%
      Education, health & social services17.2%17.2%
      Other38.9%38.9%

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      Menlo Park, CA35,211$167,567202.9%

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      Menlo Park, CA35,211$167,567202.9%
      Source: The Menlo Park, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).