How many renters in Menlo Park, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.3% (±6.7 points) of renting households in Menlo Park, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.3% (±6.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.5% (±5.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Menlo Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Menlo Park | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.8% (±4.6 points) | 13.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.2% (±2.5 points) | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±3.4 points) | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±3.2 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±3.6 points) | 8.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.5% (±5.6 points) | 40.3% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Menlo Park against San Mateo County, its state and the nation
| Menlo Park | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.3% (±6.7 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.5% (±5.6 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±2.4 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $141,568 (±$10,254) | $119,424 (±$3,650) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,239 (±$156) | $2,922 (±$40) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Menlo Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Mateo County (48.4%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Mateo County, Menlo Park ranks 16 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 814 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Menlo Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park | — | 46.3% (±6.7 points) | — |
| East Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 58.0% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| North Fair Oaks | 3.1 mi | 59.3% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Atherton | 3.3 mi | 21.7% (±20.4 points) | Lower |
| Stanford | 3.8 mi | 71.8% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Redwood City | 4.4 mi | 46.7% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Menlo Park | 4.4 mi | 52.0% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Alto | 5.8 mi | 44.3% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ladera | 6.2 mi | 100.0% (±107.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Atherton, CA (21.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Palo Alto, CA (58.0%), North Fair Oaks, CA (59.3%), Stanford, CA (71.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | West Menlo Park | 52.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 11 | South San Francisco | 51.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 12 | Pacifica | 51.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 13 | Millbrae | 49.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 14 | Redwood City | 46.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 15 | San Mateo | 46.5% (±3.6 points) |
| 16 | Menlo Park | 46.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 17 | Colma | 45.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 18 | Burlingame | 44.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Belmont | 42.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Foster City | 42.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 21 | Half Moon Bay | 40.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 22 | San Carlos | 37.8% (±7.7 points) |
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
Are renters in Menlo Park rent-burdened?
46.3% of renting households in Menlo Park pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Menlo Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Menlo Park, CA spends 28.4% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menlo Park city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menlo Park city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menlo Park city, California
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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