Lafayette, CA vs Menlo Park, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 6.3). Menlo Park leads in walk score (58 vs 26). Menlo Park leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 25,048 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+50.3 |
D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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D
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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