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Atherton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Atherton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 20,149. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
20,149 Population 213/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
53.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,469 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,469 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$236,996 home value, $1,187/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population20,149
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,469
Per Capita$47,469
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$236,996
Rent$1,187
Ownership66.8%
Housing Units8,060

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+43.5%

Community

Population20,149
Population Density213 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates53.5237°, -2.4935°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation53.6 inches (1,361 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$47,469
Median Age42.0 years

About Atherton

Atherton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 20,149. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Atherton has a population of 20,149 with a density of 213 people per square mile, spread across 94.8 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (3.4%), with 2.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96% of residents. 3.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

20,149
Total Population
213
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above United Kingdom avg
94.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.0%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.0%

Social Characteristics

Atherton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Atherton is $47,469, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,469 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $913, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,834 business establishments. 22.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Atherton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,469
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,469
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,834

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit4.4%
Work from Home22.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Atherton is $236,996, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,187 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 66.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 8,060 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,996
16% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,187
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.8%
Owner-Occupied66.8%
Renter-Occupied33.2%
Housing Units8,060

Property Tax

Climate in Atherton

Atherton has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Atherton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area94.8 sq mi (245.6 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates53.5237°N, 2.4935°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (May) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 144 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 114 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 139 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 19 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 133 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 148 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 95 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 84 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 21 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 33 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 79 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 91 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 72 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 99 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 24 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 124 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 132 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 33 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Atherton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.6").

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25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% below the national average of 33.7%. 43.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.8%
23% below United Kingdom avg
High School+43.5%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density213/sq mi
Total Area94.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit4.4%
Work from Home22.3%

Schools in Atherton

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rowan Tree Primary School - - - -
St Andrew's CofE Primary School - - - -
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School - - - -
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton - - - -
Parklee Primary School - - - -
Chowbent Primary School - - - -
St. Philip's C of E Primary School - - - -
Meadowbank Primary School - - - -
Atherton High School - - - -
St Michaels Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Atherton

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Atherton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Astley Hall
Bicycle Museum
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Bury Transport Museum
Catalyst Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
Haworth Art Gallery
Heaton Park Tramway
Heaton Park Tramway
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Higher Mill
Horwich Heritage Centre
Imperial War Museum North
Imperial War Museum North
Knutsford Heritage Centre
Lancashire Mining Museum
Leigh Spinners Mill Heritage Centre
Leigh Town Hall Archives
Lion Salt Works
Lymm Heritage Centre
Manchester United Museum
Manchester United Museum
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Museum of Wigan Life
North West Computer Museum
North West Computer Museum
North West Museum of Road Transport
Norton Priory
People's History Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
The Bolton Steam Museum
The Fusilier Museum
The Whitaker
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Whitakers' Mill
Winding House
World of Glass

Libraries in Atherton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accrington Library0.0
Adlington Library0.0
Ainsworth Library0.0
Altrincham Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Atherton Library0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Barlow Moor Community Library0.0
Barnton Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Blackburn Central Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Boothstown Library0.0
Breightmet Library0.0
Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre0.0
Brooklands Library0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Broughton Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Bury Library0.0
Cadishead Library0.0
Central Library Farnworth0.0
Cherry Tree Library0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Chetham's Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Chorlton Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clifford Whitworth Library0.0
Clifton Library0.0
Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Coronation Road Community Centre and Library0.0
Culcheth Library0.0
Darwen Library0.0
Davyhulme Library0.0
Eccles Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Forum Library0.0
Frodsham Library0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Greatstone Library0.0
Hale Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harwood Library0.0
Haslingden Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Heaton Library and Children's Centre0.0
High Street Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Hope Library0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Hulme High Street Library0.0
Irlam Library0.0
John Rylands Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Knutsford Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Library and Wellbeing Centre0.0
Little Hulton Library0.0
Little Lever Library0.0
Lostock Community & College Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
Lower Kersal Library0.0
LRC0.0
Lymm Community Library0.0
Manchester Central Library0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Ordsall Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Oswaldtwistle Library0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Pendleton Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Prestwich Library0.0
Radcliffe Library0.0
Ramsbottom Library0.0
Rawtenstall Library0.0
Roman Road Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Sale Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Stretford Library0.0
Swinton Library0.0
The Barlow0.0
The Height Library0.0
Timperley Library0.0
Tottington Centre0.0
Tyldesley Library0.0
Urmston Library0.0
Walkden Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Westhoughton Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Winton Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Working Class Movement Library0.0
Worsley Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Atherton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Accrington Market Hall
Altrincham Market
Blackburn Market
Bury Indoor Market
Bury Market
Chelford Carboot
Chorley Covered Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Farnworth Indoor Market
Hulme Market
Knutsford Market
Leigh Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Little Orange
Little Orange
Little Orange
Little Orange
Market Hall
Penwortham Farmers Market
Preston New Markets
Radcliffe Market
Rawtenstall Market
Rixton Car Boot
Salford Market
Small Outdoor Market
Urmston Market Hall
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Westhoughton Market
Widnes Market
Wigan Market

Restaurants in Atherton

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shaan Balti & Tandoori Restaurant
Tamarind Table
The Far Pavilion
The Over Hulton Tandoori

Cafes in Atherton

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bluebells Cafe
GDBA cafe
Gorrello's Coffee House
The Corner House Cafe

Veterinaries in Atherton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atherton Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Atherton

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atherton
Hag Fold

Gas Stations in Atherton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Shell
Tesco Petrol Filling Station

Breweries in Atherton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Bank Top Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest
Dunham Massey Brewery
Prospect Brewery
Rivington Brewing Co.
Seven Bro7hers Brewery
ShinDigger
SIS4ERS DISTILLERY
Stubborn Mule Brewery and Tap
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
The Beer Studio
The Outstanding Brewery Co
Three B's Brewery
Wigan Brewhouse
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Atherton

TeamLeagueDivision
AO Arena
CorpAcq Stadium
Deepdale Stadium
Heywood Road
Moor Lane
Old Trafford
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Atherton

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Atherton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field-Small Airport
Sleap Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Tatenhill Airfield-Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Atherton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Car Bank Street Post Office
Over Hulton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Atherton

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Ashton Health Centre
Back in Motion
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Braeburn House
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Clayton Brook Clinic
Gold Standard Foot Care
Haydock Lodge
Maple House
The Arc - Abstinance & Recovery Centre
The Priory
The Priory Elton Unit
The Rehab Hut
With You

Churches & Religious Organizations in Atherton

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Atherton Baptist Church
Atherton Evangelical Church
Atherton Salvation Army Church
Central Methodist Church
Chowbent Unitarian Chapel
St Andrew's Church Over Hulton
St Anne's Church Hindsford
St George
St John The Baptist Atherton
St Michael & All Angels
St Philip
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
St. Richard's RC Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atherton

What is the population of Atherton?

Atherton has a population of 20,149 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 213 people per square mile, spread across 94.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Atherton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,469, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,996 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,187 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Atherton?

Atherton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Atherton?

The unemployment rate in Atherton is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $913. There are 1,834 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Atherton?

The median home value in Atherton is $236,996. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,187. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.

How are the schools in Atherton?

25.8% of adults in Atherton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Atherton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Atherton is 3.4% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 2.8% Asian. 96% of residents speak only English at home. 3.8% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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