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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
$766,764 Zillow
$1,855
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
213
Violent Crime/100K
1,612 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,830 median income, 2.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$673,400 home value, $1,855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$673,400
139% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,855/mo
60% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
12,170
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$673,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$766,764
Median Sale Price
$860,000
Median List Price
$885,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.5%
Owner-Occupied
37.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,855/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,221/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
78 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
19
Price Drops
25.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$415
Active Inventory
58
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $673,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,764 |
| Median Sale Price | $860,000 |
| Median List Price | $885,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $415 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,855 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,221 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 78 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.9% |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Active Inventory | 58 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $415 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 12,170 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 30.7% |