Atascadero, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65.4

D

out of 100

Overview

Atascadero is a California city with a population of approximately 29,700, part of the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $787,600. Median household income is $88,984.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 29,700 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $787,600 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $88,984 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.8 minutes
  • Part of the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

29,700

Source: Census ACS

$787,600

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$88,984

Source: Census ACS

22.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

27

Source: Walk Score

155 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

San Luis Obispo County (county-level results)

54%
43%
Democrat 81,314
Republican 64,932
Leans D+10.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 26.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 31.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 64.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 27/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65.4

Location

Atascadero, CA (35.4754, -120.6638)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.