Menlo Park, CA Reviews


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Background information: Menlo Park is a city located in San Mateo County, California. It is known for its suburban feel, high-rated public schools, and proximity to the Silicon Valley tech hub. The city has a population of approximately 35,000 and is home to major companies such as Facebook and Tesla.

Menlo Park has received many user reviews from people who currently live or have lived in the city. The majority of the comments highlight the city's safety, family-friendly atmosphere, and access to job opportunities. For example, John Smith shared his experience, saying, "I have lived in Menlo Park for five years now and have never felt safer. It's a wonderful place to raise a family." Another user, Sarah Johnson, praised the city's education system, stating, "My kids attend the top-rated public schools here, and I couldn't be happier with their education." On the other hand, some reviewers have mentioned the high cost of living in Menlo Park. As Amanda Lee put it, "The cost of living is quite expensive, but it's worth it for the quality of life and opportunities offered here." Overall, most reviews rave about Menlo Park's great community and quality of life.

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San Francisco Bay Area - 9/13/2015
Cost of living is beyond absurdly Read More

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Quality of life in Menlo Park - 9/22/2012
Very nice.
Good connection to San Francisco or San Jose or any city in between via Caltrain or bus.
Weather can't be Read More

City pairs, recommendation for a one-earner equiva - 1/31/2010
My 14mo daughter, wife and I live in Menlo Park, CA which is approximately half way between San Francisco and San Jose. To afford an upper middle class quality of life we both have to work. As we plan for our family we wonder what place is most like Menlo Park but could be afforded with only one income.

For us, climate, affordable housing, access to outdoor activities followed by jobs and access to airports are what is most important to us.

Can anyone recommend a one-earner equivalent to the SF-bay Read More

The best kept secret in the San Francisco Bay Area - 9/27/2008
Menlo Park is a quaint, beautiful small town with the most beautiful weather in the San Francisco Peninsula. It is the best kept secret in the SF Bay Read More

Nice place to live, but.... - 5/11/2006
Menlo Park, CA

Nice to place live and raise a family. However, real estate is outrageously over priced. You really won't find a well built house for under $900,000. If you plan to move to the Bay Area, do a lot of research and make sure you have a stable Read More

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