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Atherton is considered to be among the wealthiest communities in the United States.

Welcome to Atherton


Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Atherton is considered to be among the wealthiest communities in the United States and is the home to many chief executive officers, venture capitalists, and founders of Silicon Valley's many high-tech companies.

Neighborhoods:

  • Lindenwood
  • Middlefield to El Camino
  • El Camino to Alameda
  • Alameda to 280
Its location is ideal, with close proximity to Stanford University and Sand Hill Road, which is the home of the venture capital community. It is also conveniently located between two international airports and jet centers. Many of the most successful high-tech companies such as Apple Computer, Google, Hewlett Packard, and Facebook have located their headquarters in Silicon Valley.
 
The Peninsula is only 30 minutes from San Francisco and about 1.5 hours away from Napa Valley and Pebble Beach. Many of our residents enjoy the summer and winter activities in Lake Tahoe, which is only 4 hours away.
 
The local community of Atherton is near several prestigious private schools including Sacred Heart School, Menlo School, and Phillips Brooks School.
 
The town begins in the flatlands, then moves westward to the hills until it reaches Highway 280. Beautiful foliage, elegant gardens, and heritage trees dominate this quiet, small community.
 
Atherton is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States. Its population was 6,914 at the 2010 census. Forbes magazine placed the Atherton zip code of 94027 at #1 on its annual list of America’s most expensive zip codes in 2017.
 
There are a number of active community organizations: Atherton Heritage Association; Atherton Arts Committee; Atherton Tree Committee; Friends of the Atherton Community Library; Holbrook-Palmer Park Foundation; Atherton Dames; Police Task Force; Atherton Civic Interest League. Additionally, the Menlo Circus Club is a private club in the heart of Atherton with stables and a riding ring
 
Four of the six most expensive sales in 2017 occurred near and in Atherton. The highest sale ever in the U.S. was the $100M property in Los Altos Hills and the fourth largest sale was the Pine Brook Estate in Atherton for $53M, which was sold by The Gullixson Team.
 
Atherton, California is one of the most sought-after addresses in Silicon Valley. Other notable residents include Stanford professors, professional coaches and athletes, philanthropists, famous musicians, and entertainment stars.
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Overview for Atherton, CA

7,030 people live in Atherton, where the median age is 49.1 and the average individual income is $203,239. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,030

Total Population

49.1 years

Median Age

High

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

$203,239

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.

8
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
53
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Paradise Shave Ice, New Balance Stanford, and Tenndeavor Tennis Lessons.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Paradise Shave Ice Logo
Dining 1.34 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars
New Balance Stanford Logo
Shopping 1.88 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Tenndeavor Tennis Lessons Logo
Active 3.17 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA Logo
Active 4.33 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
MPA Karate Logo
Active 1.04 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
SBM Group Fit Logo
Active 1.21 miles 19 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Atherton, CA

Population Households Employment

Atherton has 2,275 households, with an average household size of 2.81. 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. 7,030 people call Atherton home. The population density is 1,398.51 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,030

Total Population

High

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

49.1

Median Age

49.12 / 50.88%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,275

Total Households

2.81

Average Household Size

$203,239

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

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OFFICE 1440 Chapin Ave Ste 200 Burlingame CA 94010

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