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Atascadero, CA


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Atascadero, California

Introduction to Atascadero, California

Atascadero, California, in San Luis Obispo county, is 39 miles N of Santa Maria, California (center to center) and 100 miles SW of Fresno, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the San Luis Obispo - Atascadero - Paso Robles metropolitan area. Atascadero contains a population of approximately 26,411.

Atascadero History

The Atascadero Colony, as the city was known at an earlier time, was originally envisioned as a model community. It was founded in the year 1913 by E. G. Lewis and incorporated in 1979. Little evidence of Atascadero's original architecture and urban design remain today. The historic buildings and homes of the city have been destroyed to make way for more modern structures, as the famous Sunken Gardens have been bisected by Highway 101.

Atascadero and nearby Attractions

  • Atascadero Park
  • Atascadero Lake/ Paddock Park
  • Heilmann Park
  • Blankenship Park
  • Templeton Recreation Department
  • A Entertainment Now DJ Service

Things To Do In Atascadero

The city of Atascadero is rich with various recreational opportunities. The sun kissed beaches are only minutes away and prove to be one of the Central Coast's major attractions. The beaches are famous for activities like surfing, fishing, swimming, boating or simply sightseeing. The city is dotted with various parks which make for a great place for recreation.

Atascadero Transportation

Santa Maria Public airport is the nearest airport to Atascadero.

Atascadero Higher Education

The city is served by Career Training Center

Comparative Profile of Atascadero, CA

Comparing Atascadero to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men77
Senior Citizens56
Racial Diversity42
Well-Paid Single Women46
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime55

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