Profile for Atherton, California, CA

Atherton is near the base of the San Mateo Peninsula

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 26. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 3.6 per 1,000 people.

Local ZIP code 94027 was identified by American Demographics magazine as the most affluent ZIP in the U.S. (April 2005)

Census 2000 highlights: Ranked as the second richest community in America, with a per capita income of $112,408

Nearby parks & recreation: Holbrook Palmer Park

Colleges and universities: Menlo College

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15% of Atherton residents report German ancestry, and 10% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Atherton ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Atherton was $112,408, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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76% of Atherton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Median rent in Atherton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $2,001.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $4,001.

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Libraries in Atherton include Atherton Library ... View libraries

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San Mateo County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Atherton political report.

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The average commute time for Atherton workers is 23 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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