Atherton

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An idyllic town regularly ranked as the most expensive ZIP Code in the United States.

Property Listings

$38,600,000

6 bd 5.5 ba 13,849 Sq.Ft. For Sale

96 Ridge View DR, ATHERTON, CA 94027

MLS®: ML81987708

$32,000,000

7 bd 8.5 ba 9,415 Sq.Ft. For Sale

250 AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027

MLS®: ML82002438

$26,500,000

6 bd 8 ba 11,257 Sq.Ft. For Sale

35 Barry LN, ATHERTON, CA 94027

MLS®: ML81991431

$25,500,000

6 bd 7 ba 10,075 Sq.Ft. For Sale

30 Adam WAY, Atherton, CA 94027

MLS®: ML81997648

$23,999,999

6 bd 8 ba 10,688 Sq.Ft. For Sale

89 Tallwood CT, Atherton, CA 94027

MLS®: ML81988357

$21,000,000

5 bd 6.5 ba 8,773 Sq.Ft. For Sale

269 Stockbridge AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027

MLS®: ML82005467

$19,495,000

6 bd 7.5 ba 10,047 Sq.Ft. For Sale

1 Tallwood CT, Atherton, CA 94027

MLS®: ML81991005

$17,800,000

3 bd 4.5 ba 3,216 Sq.Ft. For Sale

93 Broadacres RD, ATHERTON, CA 94027

MLS®: ML81995730

$16,999,888

83 Camino Por Los Arboles, Atherton, CA 94027

MLS®: ML81992037

$15,999,888

93 Camino Por Los Arboles, Atherton, CA 94027

MLS®: ML81992033

$15,750,000

5 bd 6.5 ba 6,880 Sq.Ft. For Sale

68 Almendral AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027

MLS®: ML82006449

$14,998,000

7 bd 6.5 ba 6,790 Sq.Ft. For Sale

84 Lupin LN, ATHERTON, CA 94027

MLS®: ML82005083

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Welcome to Atherton

Atherton is an idyllic town regularly ranked as the most expensive ZIP Code in the United States. Mostly residential, few people living outside of Atherton have reason to go in. There are no shops or restaurants. When residents want to get out of Atherton, they take a quick drive to downtown Menlo Park, to enjoy shopping, fine-dining restaurants, parks, and museums.

Did You Know?

During the 1860’s Atherton was known as Fair Oaks. In 1923 it was decided to rename the town in honor of Faxon Dean Atherton, a former 19th-century landowner on the south peninsula.

Housing and Real Estate Current Market

The town has very restrictive zoning, only permitting one single-family home per acre and no sidewalks. The inhabitants have strongly opposed proposals to permit more housing construction. Mega-mansions line nearly every block. Many homes have fences or landscaping that prevent prying eyes from looking in. Each lot feels like its own gated community.

Here’s a peek of Atherton’s Real Estate Market fluctuations. For a more in-depth analysis visit my Atherton Market Watch page.

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.

7

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

53

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nani Khatai, Training Mechanix, and La Toque De Cindy Culinary Experiences.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Nani Khatai page on Yelp	Dining	1.31 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Training Mechanix page on Yelp	Active	4.54 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the La Toque De Cindy Culinary Experiences page on Yelp	Active	3 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto page on Yelp Search 2695 Middlefield Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.28 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Little’s Athletics & Education page on Yelp Search 98 Lowell St on Google Maps	Active	3.1 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lars Kallman, CMT page on Yelp	Beauty	2.6 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Style N' Go page on Yelp Search 460 University Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.43 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lymphatic Face & Body Therapy page on Yelp Search 1733 Woodside Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.39 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ivory’s Haus of Beauty page on Yelp Search 2115 Broadway St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.63 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the K O Massage Therapy page on Yelp Search 467 Hamilton Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.49 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Shoji page on Yelp Search 1148 Crane St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.97 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tamar Leffert CMT page on Yelp	Beauty	3 miles	5 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

0-9:

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

2,260

Total Households

2.92

Average Household Size

$172,274

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Atherton, CA

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Mixed Schools ()

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.

Type

Name

Neighborhoods

Palo Alto
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos
Redwood City
San Carlos
Menlo Park
Atherton
Hillsborough
Burlingame
Portola Valley
Woodside
San Mateo
Redwood Shores
Foster City
Belmont
Mountain View
Sunnyvale
Millbrae
Half Moon Bay
Pacifica
San Bruno
South San Francisco

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Los Altos is now an affluent residential town on the western edge of Silicon Valley.
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Redwood City is known for its great climate and plenty of foothills to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Known as the ‘City of Good Living, this small city offers an array of great things to see and do for the whole family.
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Explore Menlo Park

Offers that small-town charm and it’s only 25 minutes away from the buzz of San Francisco.
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An idyllic town regularly ranked as the most expensive ZIP Code in the United States.
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Prides itself on lovely winding roads, lush landscaping, and gorgeous multi-million-dollar mansions.
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Offer tree-lined streets, charming local shops, designer boutiques, and fine art galleries.
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Explore Portola Valley

A small, quiet, and wealthy community nestled on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Explore Woodside

One of the wealthiest small towns in the United States and the best place to live in California.
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Explore Redwood Shores

There is not much going on for restaurants, bars, and shopping but it's a great and safe place to live.
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Explore Millbrae

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