Atascadero, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,735 Population 1,141/sq mi density
$88,830 Median Income $59,728 per capita
$673,400 Home Value $780,294 Zillow
$1,855 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
189 Violent Crime/100K 994 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,830 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$673,400 home value, $1,855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Atascadero, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,830
18% above
$59,728 per capita
Home Value
$673,400
139% above
Zillow: $780,294
Median Rent
$1,855/mo
60% above
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
994/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
10% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
118%
Home Value
239%
Rent
160%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atascadero a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.1% (14% above 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 $780,294. 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 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 994/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.

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 (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population29,735
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,141/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,830
Per Capita$59,728
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179

Housing

C
Home Value$673,400
Rent$1,855
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$780,294
Housing Units12,170
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property994/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary101/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.2%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation1,131 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Atascadero was founded in 1979.
The median home in Atascadero was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.