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Crime in Atascadero summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Atascadero. Key points include:
There were 341 total crimes in Atascadero in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Atascadero is 1,148.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Atascadero is 178.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Atascadero is 970.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Atascadero is -45.80% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Atascadero Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Atascadero / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 341 | 1,148.7 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 53 | 178.5 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 26.9 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 37 | 124.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 288 | 970.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 28 | 94.3 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 232 | 781.5 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 94.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Atascadero summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Atascadero. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Atascadero is 156 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Atascadero is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Atascadero is $784,480.
The median income in Atascadero is $91,429.
Atascadero's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Atascadero Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Atascadero | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 251 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Atascadero, CA Weather
The average high in Atascadero is 70.3° and the average low is 46.2°.
There are 31.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Atascadero |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 31.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Atascadero Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Atascadero
The current population in Atascadero is 29,712. The population has increased 6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,712 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 29,735 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 29,758 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 29,771 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 30,444 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 30,130 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 30,037 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 29,797 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 29,516 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 29,084 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 28,792 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 28,613 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 28,441 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 28,194 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 27,981 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Atascadero
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Atascadero is:
66.2% White with 19,656 White residents.
0.8% African American with 234 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 75 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 610 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 190 Other residents.
7.6% Two Or More with 2,251 Two Or More residents.
22.5% Hispanic with 6,692 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Atascadero | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 22.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Atascadero
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Atascadero is 48.2% female with 14,320 female residents.
Atascadero is 51.8% male with 15,392 male residents.
| Gender | Atascadero | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Atascadero for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Atascadero completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Atascadero completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Atascadero completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Atascadero completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Atascadero completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Atascadero completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Atascadero completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Atascadero completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Atascadero completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Atascadero | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Atascadero, California
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2.9% of households in Atascadero earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Atascadero earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in Atascadero earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Atascadero earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Atascadero earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Atascadero earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Atascadero earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.1% of households in Atascadero earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.7% of households in Atascadero earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.7% of households in Atascadero earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Atascadero | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.1% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







