At a Glance
Median Income
$63,945
$30,133 per capita
Home Value
$340,600
Zillow: $422,178
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
707/100K
2,265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
73.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.7% smoking rate
How Atwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atwater a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atwater residents earn a median household income of $63,945 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,133. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atwater is $340,600 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,178. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 31.6% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Atwater reports 707 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,265/100K. The murder rate is 6.2/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Atwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atwater has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population32,013
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density4,873/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born22.2%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,945
Per Capita$30,133
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
B+
Home Value$340,600
Rent$1,219
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$422,178
Housing Units10,499
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent707/100K
Property2,265/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault589/100K
Burglary274/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking14.7%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation164 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+73.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Atwater was founded in 1922.
The median home in Atwater was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
22.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.