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Atwater, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Atwater, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Atwater a Good Place to Live?
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 6.7% (86% 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 $415,897. 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 695 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,479/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
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 (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.