What are the schools like in Atascadero, CA?

Atascadero is served primarily by Atascadero Unified. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.7:1.

What is the median household income in Atascadero?

The median household income in Atascadero, CA is $88,984 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Atascadero, CA?

Atascadero has an average high temperature of 61.9°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches.

Atascadero, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Atascadero, CA affordable or expensive?

Atascadero's cost of living index is 111, where 100 represents the national average. This means Atascadero is 11% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $630,300 and the median rent is $1,704 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Atascadero, CA?

Atascadero has a violent crime rate of 178.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 970.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Atascadero, CA a Good Place to Live?

Atascadero is a small city of 29,758 in California, with a median household income of $88,984 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 111 (US average = 100), which is 11% above the national average.

Strengths: Atascadero stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Atascadero is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Atascadero city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 110.8

Atascadero's overall cost of living index is 110.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Atascadero costs roughly 11% more than the average American city.

Metric	Atascadero, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$630,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,704	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,984	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Atascadero's violent crime rate is 178.5 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

178.5 /100k

Property Crime

970.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Atascadero is served primarily by Atascadero Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Atascadero, CA	National Avg
School District	Atascadero Unified	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Atascadero sees average highs of 61.9°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Atascadero, CA
Average High — January	61.9°F
Average High — July	90.5°F
Annual Precipitation	31.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Atascadero, CA	National Avg
Population	29,758	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.8%	18.9%
Asian	3.8%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Templeton, CA 5 mi Garden Farms, CA 6 mi Santa Margarita, CA 8 mi Creston, CA 10 mi El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Atascadero

Atascadero, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93422

Atascadero vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atascadero, CA affordable or expensive?

Atascadero's cost of living index is 111, where 100 is the national average. That puts Atascadero roughly 11% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $630,300 and median rent is $1,704/month.

What is the crime rate in Atascadero, CA?

Atascadero's violent crime rate is 178.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 970.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Atascadero?

Public schools in Atascadero are operated by Atascadero Unified. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1. 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Atascadero, CA a good place to live?

Atascadero, CA has a population of 29,758, a median household income of $88,984, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Atascadero?

Atascadero averages 61.9°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Atascadero?

Atascadero, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93422.

What is the population of Atascadero?

The population of Atascadero, California is 29,758 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Atascadero?

Key numbers for living in Atascadero: cost of living index 111 (100 = US average), median home $630,300, median household income $88,984, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Atascadero side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.