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Atascadero, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County
Atascadero, CA
At a Glance
How Atascadero Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atascadero's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Atascadero a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Atascadero residents earn a median household income of $88,830 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,728. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,662 business establishments, including 1,072 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atascadero is $673,400 , 139% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $766,764. Median rent is $1,855/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Atascadero reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,612/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Atascadero hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atascadero has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.