Atherton, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Atherton, California Summary
Life in Atherton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Atherton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Atherton:
The population in Atherton is 7,181.
The median home value in Atherton is $2,000,001.
The median income in Atherton is $250,001.
The cost of living in Atherton is 344 which is 3.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Atherton is $3,501.
The unemployment rate in Atherton is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Atherton is 3.4%.
Table Of Contents
Atherton SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
10
Commute
8
Atherton, CA Crime Report
83
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,238.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-46.73%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Atherton / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 83 | 1,238.1 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 89.5 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 89.5 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 77 | 1,148.6 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 18 | 268.5 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 58 | 865.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 14.9 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Atherton, CA Cost Of Living
344
Atherton's Overall Cost Of Living
Atherton's Overall Cost Of Living
3.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Atherton | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 132 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 854 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 145 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 138 | 124 | 100 | |
Atherton, CA Photos
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Rankings for Atherton in California
Map Of Atherton, CA
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Population over time in Atherton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,060 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 7,185 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 7,182 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,127 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 7,081 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,034 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 6,993 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,972 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 6,883 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,837 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Atherton
| Race | Atherton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 18.6% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Atherton
| Gender | Atherton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Atherton for adults over 25
| Education | Atherton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 31.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 16.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Atherton, California
| Income | Atherton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.5% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.2% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.9% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.8% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.0% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2.5% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 65.4% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
