Atherton

Demographics and Employment Data for Atherton, CA

Population Households Employment

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

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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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.

7

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

53

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Paradise Shave Ice, Cherry On Top Parties, and Savage Wellness.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Paradise Shave Ice page on Yelp	Dining	1.31 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cherry On Top Parties page on Yelp	Active	4.79 miles	27 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Savage Wellness page on Yelp	Active	1.31 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tenndeavor Tennis Lessons page on Yelp Search 4200 Farm Hill Blvd on Google Maps	Active	3.22 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Suite AJ page on Yelp Search 2115 Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	2.64 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jenn’s Hair Repair and Tune Up page on Yelp Search 1217 Laurel St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.08 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Just Thrive page on Yelp Search 1313 Laurel St on Google Maps	Beauty	4 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the G.k Micro Artistry page on Yelp Search 697 Veterans Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.02 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SF Bay Electrolysis page on Yelp Search 1635 Sierra St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.54 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jessica Miani page on Yelp Search 1391 Woodside Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.33 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars

Atherton is one of the more affluent communities in the Bay Area and is nestled between larger cities of Menlo Park and Redwood City. Larger lots are the norm in Atherton, making their population density one of the lowest on the peninsula. There are only about 7,000 residents in this town that is approximately 6 square miles. There is only one public school that sits within the boundaries of the city, which is Los Lomitas Elementary that serves grades K-3. Atherton is served by both the Menlo Park and Los Lomitas elementary school districts and the Sequoia Union high school district. Tree-lined streets and unpaved sidewalks give this community a unique feel. Many of the elegant homes are situated on an acre or more of land and sit back from the street. The downtown area of Menlo Park as well as Stanford Shopping Center are close-by which offer a variety of dining experiences and retail shopping. Within Atherton’s city limits is Holbrook Palmer Estate which is a beautiful 22 acre public park and event facility.

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