At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$203,138 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $7,709,060
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
17.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
1,523/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.9%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.6%
5.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Atherton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atherton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atherton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atherton residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $203,138. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atherton is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $7,709,060. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 17.4% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Atherton reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,523/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
85.9% of adults in Atherton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(155% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atherton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,021
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,399/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$203,138
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$7,709,060
Housing Units2,588
Rent Burden17.4%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property1,523/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary443/100K
Health
Obesity20.6%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking5.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.9%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+56.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Atherton was founded in 1795.
The median home in Atherton was built in 1960.
39.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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