How long is the commute from Menlo Park, CA?
Workers who live in Menlo Park, CA take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
32.4% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Menlo Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Menlo Park | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.4% (±4.3 points) | 56.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±1.5 points) | 8.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.9 points) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 9.5% (±2.2 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.4% (±3.5 points) | 24.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Menlo Park, the average commute is lower than in San Mateo County (26.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Menlo Park, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Mateo County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Mateo County, Menlo Park ranks 24 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 778 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Menlo Park
| Vehicles available | Menlo Park | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±1.7 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% (±3.4 points) | 31.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±3.0 points) | 38.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±2.8 points) | 24.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Menlo Park, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in San Mateo County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Menlo Park
| Menlo Park | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.4% (±3.5 points) | 24.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.8 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±1.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Menlo Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Mateo County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Menlo Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park | — | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| East Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Fair Oaks | 3.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Atherton | 3.3 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stanford | 3.8 mi | 14.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Redwood City | 4.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| West Menlo Park | 4.4 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Alto | 5.8 mi | 21.4 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Ladera | 6.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stanford, CA (14.6 minutes), Palo Alto, CA (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Baywood Park | 26.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 19 | South San Francisco | 25.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 20 | San Carlos | 24.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 21 (tie) | Redwood City | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 21 (tie) | Broadmoor | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Highlands | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 24 | Menlo Park | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 25 (tie) | East Palo Alto | 23.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 25 (tie) | San Bruno | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 27 | Atherton | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 28 | North Fair Oaks | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 29 (tie) | Ladera | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) |
| 29 (tie) | West Menlo Park | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Menlo Park
How long is the average commute in Menlo Park?
Workers who live in Menlo Park, CA take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Menlo Park without a car?
7.9% of households in Menlo Park have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Menlo Park?
32.4% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Menlo Park worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menlo Park city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menlo Park city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menlo Park city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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