The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94025 sells for about $3,375,000, or $1,670 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.19% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 10 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $5,640 a month.
ZIP 94025 — Menlo Park
The 94025 housing market remains highly competitive with a median sale price of $2.55M, though it has experienced a slight year-over-year decline in prices. Limited inventory continues to drive buyer competition, while the rental market shows strong appreciation. Note that several specific metrics, such as months of supply and effective tax rates, were not available at the ZIP level and are returned as null.
This ZIP is ideal for high-income family buyers and professionals seeking proximity to major tech employers and top-tier schools, though the high price point and competitive market present significant barriers for entry-level buyers.
Median prices moved down 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 10 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 94025, San Mateo County, CA
The area is served by highly-rated public schools, including those within the Menlo Park City School District, which are frequently cited as a primary driver for local property demand.
The region faces standard California wildfire and seismic risks, with insurance availability and premium costs increasingly influenced by state-wide climate exposure assessments.
The area benefits from its proximity to major Silicon Valley technology employers and venture capital hubs, maintaining strong economic momentum despite high barriers to entry.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents benefit from proximity to Caltrain stations and major highway corridors like US-101 and I-280, facilitating access to employment centers in Palo Alto, Mountain View, and San Francisco.
The ZIP features access to numerous community parks, the Menlo Park Library, and proximity to the Stanford University campus, with high-end shopping and dining districts located along Santa Cruz Avenue.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with significant year-over-year rent growth reflecting the area's desirability for high-income professionals.
The economy is heavily anchored by the technology sector, venture capital firms, and proximity to Stanford University, creating a high-income professional demographic.
The area is served by Caltrain's Menlo Park station and is well-connected to the broader Bay Area via US-101 and I-280.
Development activity is focused on high-density residential and mixed-use projects near transit corridors to address housing demand.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including the Menlo Park City School District and local utility/flood control districts.
Property insurance markets in the area are tightening due to broader California wildfire risk concerns, leading to increased premiums and stricter underwriting requirements.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA 94025 profiles.
The primary commercial corridor in downtown Menlo Park featuring upscale retail and dining.
Located adjacent to the ZIP, providing extensive cultural, athletic, and educational amenities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 24.4% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $2,550,000 (24.4% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $2,550,000 (-24.4% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.