Atherton

Atherton was known as a summer home destination for the San Francisco elite.
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Welcome to Atherton

If Atherton seems especially quiet and secluded, it’s no accident: The town prohibits commercial development of any kind, and it declares in its General Plan that streets are “designed primarily as scenic routes rather than for speed of travel.” Today, the town’s neighborhoods are still thickly wooded with oaks, redwoods, cedars, pines, and ornamental trees.


Atherton also stands out as one of the wealthiest communities in the United States. Atherton was originally comprised of large estates owned by wealthy San Francisco businessmen. The estates were gradually subdivided, beginning in the 1920s and ’30s, but the town has held fast to rules setting the minimum lot size at one acre. Atherton covers five square miles in southern San Mateo County, bordered by Menlo Park, Redwood City, Woodside, and unincorporated areas of the county. It stretches from Interstate 280 to the southwest to Highway 101 to the northeast. San Francisco is 29 miles to the north, and San Jose is 21 miles to the south.

Overview for Atherton, CA

7,213 people live in Atherton, where the median age is 48.1 and the average individual income is $172,274. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,213

Total Population

48.1 years

Median Age

High

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

$172,274

Average individual Income

Around Atherton, CA

There's plenty to do around Atherton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
54
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nani Khatai, Gaming Together, and Studio Physical Therapy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Nani Khatai Logo
Dining 1.31 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Gaming Together Logo
Active 1.4 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Studio Physical Therapy Logo
Active 4.13 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Hair By Tiffany B Logo
Beauty 0.71 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Jenny Bee Spa Logo
Beauty 3.67 miles 39 reviews 5/5 stars
Conhair Logo
Beauty 0.92 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Atherton, CA

Population Households Employment

Atherton has 2,260 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. 7,213 people call Atherton home. The population density is 1,434.91 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,213

Total Population

High

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

48.1

Median Age

49.92 / 50.08%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,260

Total Households

2.92

Average Household Size

$172,274

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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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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