Atherton is a somewhat small town located in the state of California. With a population of 6,898 people and two associated neighborhoods, Atherton is the 466th largest community in California.

Atherton home prices are not only among the most expensive in California, but Atherton real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Atherton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Atherton is also a town of artists. Atherton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Atherton’s character.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 37.63% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because there are quite a few people attending college in Atherton, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Atherton provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.

Atherton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Atherton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Atherton. 85.99% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Atherton in 2018 was $186,810, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $747,240 for a family of four.

Atherton is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Atherton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Atherton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Atherton include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Italian.

Atherton also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 20.76%.

The most common language spoken in Atherton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.