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Atascadero, CA


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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.

The People and Families of Atascadero

In Atascadero, about 54% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Atascadero has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atascadero had a median family income of $55,009.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Atascadero favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,195. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Atascadero Housing

Atascadero has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Atascadero, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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