Atwater, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
32,013 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,945 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$340,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,012 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Merced County
6
Merced Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Merced County
6
Merced Metro Area
6
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers and mild wetter winters typical of Mediterranean regions. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 1 45
Feb 3 1 49
Mar 2 1 52
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 64
Jun 0 0 71
Jul 0 0 76
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 0 0 70
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 2 0 51
Dec 2 0 44

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Thomas Olaeta Elementary
<1 miles, NE · 2.8star
Shaffer Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 1.9star
Mitchell Intermediate
<1 miles, W · 2.3star
Elmer Wood Elementary
<1 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Colleges

Sierra College of Beauty
6 miles, SE · 1star
Milan Institute-Merced
7 miles, SE · 1star
Merced College
7 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
7 miles, SE · 1.4star
Emanuel Medical Center
17 miles, NW · 1.4star
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
25 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
51 miles, N · 1star
Monterey Regional Airport
87 miles, W · 1star
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