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Atwater, California

Introduction to Atwater, California

Atwater, California, in Merced county, is 7 miles NW of Merced, California (center to center) and 62 miles NW of Fresno, California. The city is located in the Merced metropolitan area. Atwater has a population of 23,113.

Atwater History

Atwater’s history dates back to the late 1800s when M. D. Atwater was one of the largest land owners of the area. He had a huge contribution in developing the agricultural community of the area, and the place was named after him. Two of the other influences on the area include the Highway 99, and the Castle Air Force Base which was set up in 1941 as an aircrew training facility by the US Army. The City of Atwater was incorporated in 1922.

Atwater and nearby Attractions

  • Atwater Branch Merced County Library
  • Castle Air Museum
  • Veterans Memorial Building
  • Rancho Del Rey Golf Course
  • Atwater Memorial Ballpark
  • Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Things To Do In Atwater

The city of Atwater is steeped in tradition which is reflected in the memorial buildings, city halls, and libraries. Visitors keen on learning about the history of this place can pay a visit to the Castle Air Museum or the Bloss House Museum. There are quite a few churches around the city that have retained their old world charm. One can visit the amusement parks like the Heller Park, the Andy Albiani Park, the E L Walters Park or the Atwater Memorial Ballpark, all of which offer excellent entertainment opportunities for adults and kids alike. Enthusiastic shoppers can also browse through the numerous shops in the Atwater Plaza Shopping Center, the Atwater Town Center Shopping Center, the Lucky Shopping Center, or the Model Market Shopping Center.

Atwater Transportation

Merced Municipal/ Macready Field Airport is nearby.

Atwater Higher Education

Merced College serves the area.

High Points

Atwater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Atwater Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Atwater Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Atwater, CA

Comparing Atwater 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity107
Male Share of the Population74
Female Share of the Population47
Senior Citizens24
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime22

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