Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Atascadero
Atascadero, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,080
Population
28,131
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Bask in this Central Coast town’s many delights
Suburban
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Peaceful
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Quiet
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Close-Knit
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Positioned 200 miles from Los Angeles and San Francisco on U.S. Route 1, Atascadero sits in the heart of Central California. Atascadero is home to the only zoo on the Central Coast, the Charles Paddock Zoo. Atascadero residents enjoy close proximity to wine country and beaches as well as numerous parks and gardens such as Heilmann Regional Park, Paloma Creek Park, and Sunken Gardens.
Atascadero maintains a small-town atmosphere in spite of rapid growth. Downtown Atascadero serves as a central gathering place in town, boasting an array of restaurants, wine bars, micro-breweries, art galleries, and a movie theater. Plenty of annual events bring the community together in Atascadero, including the Tamale Festival, Sweetheart Stroll, Ice Cream Zoofari, Movies in the Gardens, and more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,214
Average: $115,032
Education
7,164
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,557
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Atascadero has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Atascadero, CA is $938 for a studio, $2,088 for one bedroom, $2,381 for two bedrooms, and $2,840 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Atascadero has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,088/month
689 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Atascadero, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
238 Students
Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades K-5
382 Students
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades K-8
238 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
845 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,157 Students
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Charles Paddock Zoo
- Children's Museum-Paso Robles Firehouse
Commuter Rail
Airports
- San Luis County Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.