Atherton, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
7,021
Population
1,399/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$203,138 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$8,521,138 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
17.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
104
Violent Crime/100K
1,267 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
85.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,021
Census 2023
Population Density
1,399
per square mile
Land Area
5.1
square miles (13.1 km²)
Median Age
49.0 yrs
26% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 18.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
69.8%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
11.7%
Asian
18.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 72.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 26% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
72.9%
Spanish
26%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
20.7%
Veterans
3.4%
43% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.8%
40% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.4%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.6%
81% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,021 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,399 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
Language
| English Only | 72.9% |
| Spanish | 26.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 20.7% |
| Veterans | 3.4% |
| Disability | 7.8% |
| Health Insurance | 98.4% |
| Uninsured | 1.6% |
| Broadband Access | 96.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |