Community

City population and demographics

View the City's population, demographics and other information from the U.S. Census Bureau.

City profile

Learn more about the city of Menlo Park, some of its businesses and its governing structure.

Community resources

Directories and information about community resources and organizations.

Menlo Park history

Learn more about the history of our community.

The City of Menlo Park welcomes all new residents to the community! Please feel free to explore our website for an idea of how your local government operates. Use the following resources to help prepare for your new residence within the city.

Sister City program

Menlo Park's Sister City program was created in November 2015 and the city joined Sister Cities International.

Virtual backgrounds

With many residents working from home, the City of Menlo Park provides free virtual hometown backgrounds for the public to use when participating in online meetings.

Visit Menlo Park!

In the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo Park is an ideal location to visit for dining, shopping, and recreation. Walkable downtown, historic music venue, world class hotels, hiking trails along the Bay, and easily accessible via Caltrain.