Introduction
About Atherton, California

Quiet and small, the breathtaking city of Atherton, California is an extremely upscale, affluent community that constantly finds itself on lists of places in the US that have the highest incomes.  Several high-end homes for sale and safe neighborhoods are located here.  A regular home for Silicon Valley executives, Atherton is in a perfect location on a peninsula surrounded by both the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.  Despite the computer-heavy work of a lot of its residents, the town takes great pride and impressive care of its natural rural beauty caring heavily about preserving all of its beauties from the flatlands to the hills and everything in between.
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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 6,954
Population Density 1,419 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 3,582
Male Population 3,372
Median Age 46.12 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 133%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College CANADA COLLEGE
Distance to CANADA COLLEGE 3 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College MENLO COLLEGE
Distance to MENLO COLLEGE 0 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 2,372
Family Households 1,971
Average Family Size 3.15
Average Household Income $356,954
Median Household Income $306,143
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 133%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 100%. A value of 200% represents twice as much risk while a value of 50% represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 39%
Total Crime Risk (County) 57%
Personal Crime Risk (County) 64%
Murder Risk (County) 59%
Rape Risk (County) 63%
Robbery Risk 58%
Assault Risk (County) 64%
Property Risk (County) 59%
Burglary Risk (County) 48%
Larceny Risk (County) 76%
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 83%

Environment

Average July High Temperature 80.8° F
Average January Low Temperature 39.1° F
Annual Precipitation 20.16 inches
Air Pollution Index 90% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.25%
Nearest Airport SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL
Distance to SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL 16 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team SAN JOSE SHARKS
Distance to SAN JOSE SHARKS 19 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
ENCINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5195 ENCINAL AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027
MENLO SCHOOLK - 1250 VALPARAISO AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027
SACRED HEART COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL9 - 12150 VALPARAISO AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027
MENLO - ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12555 MIDDLEFIELD RD, ATHERTON, CA 94027
LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 395 EDGE RD, ATHERTON, CA 94027
LAS LOMITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 3299 ALAMEDA DELAS PULGAS, ATHERTON, CA 94027
SELBY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 8170 SELBY LN, ATHERTON, CA 94027
ST JOSEPH SCHOOLK - 850 EMILIE AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK3351 EL CAMINO REAL ATHERTON, CA 94027
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +MENLO COLLEGE1000 EL CAMINO REAL ATHERTON, CA 94027



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
9402715$2,736,000$2,911,133
Displaying 1-10 of 15 in Luxury $1M+ range
 60 PARKWOOD DRIVE
 Atherton, CA 94027
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$23,500,000

 1 RIDGE VIEW DRIVE
 Atherton, CA 94027
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$19,800,000

 202 CAMINO AL LAGO
 Atherton, CA 94027
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$10,200,000

 150 ALMENDRAL AVENUE
 Atherton, CA 94027
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$8,950,000

 127 TUSCALOOSA AVENUE
 Atherton, CA 94027
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$8,800,000

 70 Serrano Drive
 Atherton, CA 94027
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$8,450,000

 70 Serrano
 Atherton, CA 94027
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$8,450,000

 186 ATHERTON AVENUE
 Atherton, CA 94027
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$7,950,000

 168 HAWTHORNE DRIVE
 Atherton, CA 94027
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$7,500,000

 450 WALSH ROAD
 Atherton, CA 94027
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$7,450,000
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