Living in Atascadero, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atascadero · Census data 2020–2024
Atascadero has 29,712 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $91,429 (8% lower than the California median), the median home value is $716,500, the median rent is $1,854/month.
Atascadero at a glance
- Population
- 29,712
- Median age
- 40.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $91,429State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $716,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,854/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Atascadero a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Atascadero
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atascadero the median home value is $716,500, 115% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,854 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,823 a month in housing costs.
Atascadero median household income
The median household income in Atascadero is $91,429 and the income per person is $61,687. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Atascadero: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,180
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.52
Atascadero demographics
- Population
- 29,712
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 11,579
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atascadero ›
Education in Atascadero
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Atascadero have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atascadero
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Atascadero vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | $716,500 | $1,854 |
| Templeton | 9,580 | $117,063 | $810,400 | $2,533 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 31,446 | $92,228 | $687,200 | $1,981 |
| Cayucos | 2,427 | $87,235 | $1,011,900 | $1,571 |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | $95,843 | $918,200 | $1,858 |
| Los Osos | 14,166 | $108,932 | $805,800 | $2,047 |
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | $73,685 | $935,100 | $1,965 |
| Whitley Gardens | 244 | $28,214 | — | $1,750 |
| San Miguel | 3,227 | $95,458 | $539,700 | $1,791 |
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What is the median household income in Atascadero, CA?
The median household income in Atascadero is $91,429, 8% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Atascadero?
The median home value in Atascadero is $716,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Atascadero?
The median gross rent in Atascadero is $1,854 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Atascadero, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Atascadero?
The median age in Atascadero is 40.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Atascadero?
The average commute to work in Atascadero is 23 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atascadero?
The unemployment rate in Atascadero is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atascadero?
31.6% of adults in Atascadero have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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