Atherton

Atherton

Located in San Mateo County and is considered part of the San Francisco metropolitan area.

Welcome to Atherton

Atherton is one of the premier residential communities in the United States, with a population of around 7,000 residents and one of the highest median household incomes in the country. It’s the current or former home of a long list of notables who have made their marks in sports, technology, entertainment, music, investing, and other fields.
 
Located in San Mateo County and considered part of the San Francisco metropolitan area, Atherton’s closest neighbor is Menlo Park, with Redwood City two miles to the northwest. It’s a close-knit community with a number of organizations dedicated to preserving a very high standard of living.
 
Top-flight education is a tradition in Atherton and its surrounding communities. Menlo-Atherton High School was named a 2013 California Distinguished School, and Encinal, Las Lomitas, and Laurel elementary schools in Menlo Park, where many Atherton children attend school, all received Great Schools perfect 10 ratings based on test scores.
 
While primarily a town comprised of single-family homes, Atherton residents enjoy a wealth of activities in neighboring cities. San Francisco is a quick 40 minutes away, and America’s 10th largest city, San Jose, is just 22 miles to the southeast. For luxury living at its absolute finest and virtually everything one might wish for within easy driving distance, Atherton is clearly the address of choice.
 

Overview for Atherton, CA

7,181 people live in Atherton, where the median age is 47.9 and the average individual income is $171,823. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,181

Total Population

47.9 years

Median Age

High

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

$171,823

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Atherton, CA

Atherton has 2,244 households, with an average household size of 2.92. 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. 7,181 people call Atherton home. The population density is 1,431.58 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,181

Total Population

High

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

47.9

Median Age

49.92 / 50.08%

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
2,244

Total Households

2.92

Average Household Size

$171,823

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

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.
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
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