Atherton

Overview for Atherton, CA

17,270 people live in Atherton, where the median age is 46.6 and the average individual income is $115,965.67. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,270

Total Population

46.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$115,965.67

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Atherton, CA

Atherton has 6,031 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Atherton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,270 people call Atherton home. The population density is 1,937.98 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,270

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

46.6

Median Age

47.65 / 52.35%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
6,031

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$115,965.67

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Atherton, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Atherton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Encinal Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 3rd
No rating available
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Laurel Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5

Around Atherton, CA

There's plenty to do around Atherton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

7
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
53
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rehreh Threads & Goods, Karen S Price, and PerformanceGaines.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 1.35 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.13 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.71 miles 29 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.31 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.56 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Long a town of large estates, Atherton has one of the highest per-capita income levels in the United States. As with Menlo Park, older homes are being bulldozed to make way for grand, modern residences. 
 

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