Menlo Park is a community that has virtually everything to offer potential real estate seekers, such as a strong economy, gorgeous natural setting, and charming atmosphere and real estate. It is located within San Mateo County, and bordered by San Francisco Bay on the east and lush hills on the west. The location of Menlo Park has long made it a favorite of high income earning families, and Thomas Edison was known to be particularly fond of city. The community is home to 32,000 residents, as well as a large concentration of venture capital dotcoms. The largest employing economic sectors in Menlo Park are professional, scientific, administrative and waste management services. San Francisco, (only 35 miles northwest of Menlo Park), also offers a variety of employment opportunities. Residential neighborhoods are characterized by tree-lined streets, large homes, and fabulous views. The Cultural diversity of Menlo Park includes amenities such as boutique shopping, upscale dining, eclectic shops and art studios. Sports fans catch games at nearby Stanford University or SBC Park and Monster Park in San Francisco. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy acres of undisturbed plant and animal life at Jasper Ridge Biological Park. Public education is provided by Menlo Park City School District. Menlo Park real estate options include single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.