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Crime in Atherton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Atherton. Key points include:
There were 93 total crimes in Atherton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Atherton is 1,385.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Atherton is 104.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Atherton is 1,281.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Atherton is -34.61% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Atherton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Atherton / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 93 | 1,385.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 104.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 14.9 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 74.5 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 86 | 1,281.5 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 29 | 432.1 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 53 | 789.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 59.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Atherton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Atherton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Atherton is 347 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Atherton is 3.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Atherton is $7,890,840.
The median income in Atherton is $250,001.
Atherton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Atherton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Atherton | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 899 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Atherton, CA Weather
The average high in Atherton is 66.7° and the average low is 49.1°.
There are 42.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Atherton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 24.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Atherton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Atherton
The current population in Atherton is 6,993. The population has increased 2.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,993 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 7,021 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 7,124 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 7,181 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 7,060 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 7,168 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,185 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 7,182 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 7,127 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,081 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 7,034 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 6,993 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 6,972 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 6,883 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 6,837 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Atherton
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Atherton is:
62.0% White with 4,338 White residents.
0.9% African American with 64 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
18.0% Asian with 1,256 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 26 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 314 Two Or More residents.
14.2% Hispanic with 992 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Atherton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.0% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 18.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.2% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Atherton
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Atherton is 49.4% female with 3,453 female residents.
Atherton is 50.6% male with 3,539 male residents.
| Gender | Atherton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Atherton for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Atherton completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Atherton completed 9-12th grade.
5.0% of adults in Atherton completed high school / ged.
7.0% of adults in Atherton completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Atherton completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Atherton completed bachelor's degree.
32.0% of adults in Atherton completed master's degree.
13.0% of adults in Atherton completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Atherton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Atherton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 32.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 13.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Atherton, California
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3.0% of households in Atherton earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Atherton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in Atherton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.3% of households in Atherton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.2% of households in Atherton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
1.8% of households in Atherton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.7% of households in Atherton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.5% of households in Atherton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.8% of households in Atherton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
65.5% of households in Atherton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Atherton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.3% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1.8% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.7% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 65.5% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
