Atherton

Tree-lined entrance to Menlo Circus Club, with its name displayed on a wall beside the driveway.

Overview for Atherton, CA

6,993 people live in Atherton, where the median age is 49.1 and the average individual income is $188,631. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,993

Total Population

49.1 years

Median Age

High

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

$188,631

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Atherton, CA

Atherton has 2,227 households, with an average household size of 2.85. 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. 6,993 people call Atherton home. The population density is 1,394 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,993

Total Population

High

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

49.1 years

Median Age

51 / 49%

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
2,227

Total Households

2.85

Average Household Size

$188,631

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

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.
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Around Atherton, CA

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

8
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
53
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tutto Bene Gellato, Breakwell Stables, and Hanna&Hazel.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.27 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.3 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 0.59 miles 0 reviews 0/5 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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