California · Metropolitan Area
Atascadero is a small city in California with a population of 29,735. Residents earn $88,830 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Atascadero receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Atascadero has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Atascadero is $88,830, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Atascadero is $673,400, making it a premium housing market at 139% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,855 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Atascadero is below the national average at 246 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,531 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Atascadero enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 87.1% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.9% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,830 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,728 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,179 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,019 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,662 |
| County GDP | $24,505M |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Healthcare | 1,220 |
| Retail | 1,084 |
| Manufacturing | 473 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.13% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $673,400 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $766,764 |
| Median List Price | $885,000 |
| Median List Price | $885,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $415 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 25.9% |
| Inventory | 58 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,855 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,221 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.13% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,206/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Total Violent | 246.0/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.0/100K |
| Robbery | 27.3/100K |
| Assault | 177.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,530.7/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 348.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,083.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 99.1/100K |
| Arson | 10.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.0 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,131 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 26.1 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4857°N, 120.6879°W |
| County FIPS | 06079 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,141/sq mi |
| Total Area | 26.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 16 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Retail Stores | 1,084 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |