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Once known as the "Sleepy Hollow of California," Menlo Park did not take off as a community until after World War II. Despite its proximity to Stanford University, Sand Hill Road venture capitalists, dot-com start-ups and research institutions, "Menlo Park still at least seems like a small town," notes Michael Svanevik and Shirley Burgett in their published "Menlo Park: Beyond the Gate."

Landowners first incorporated back in 1874, but chose to "disincorporate" a mere two years later. It wasn't until 1927 that today's city was established.

Menlo Park now offers a suburban enclave with many urban amenities: from a bustling downtown and strong public school district, to plenty of parks and recreation facilities.

FACTS
2011-12 CITY GENERAL FUND BUDGET: $37.4 million

POPULATION (2010): 32,026

HOUSEHOLDS (2010): 13,085

SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING (2010): 61.3 percent

MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $1,200,000

MEDIAN CONDOMINIUM PRICE: $665,000

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2010): $105,909



Menlo Park Neighborhoods:

■ Allied Arts/Stanford Park

■ Belle Haven

■ Central Menlo Park

■ Downtown Menlo Park

■ Fair Oaks

■ Felton Gables

■ Linfield Oaks

■ Menlo Oaks

■ Park Forest

■ Sharon Heights

■ South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks

■ Stanford Hills

■ Stanford Weekend Acres

■ Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Triangle

■ University Heights

■ The Willows

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