Atherton, California
Atherton: city in California
About
Atherton is a city located in the county of San Mateo in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,914. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,011 inhabitants.
The city was created 102 years ago in 1923.
Quick Facts about Atherton
| Population | 7,011 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Postal code | 94027 |
| Phone Area Codes | 650 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.63% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.37% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4613,-122.1977 |
| Altitude | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Establishment | September 12, 1923 (102 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 14:54:55 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Atherton is located at 37°27'41"N 122°11'52"W (37.4613300, -122.1977400). It has 2 neighbors: Menlo Park and Redwood City.
Atherton map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Atherton increased by 1.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,914 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,950 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,023 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,087 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,127 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,163 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,234 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,215 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,178 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,137 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,011 | -1.8% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Atherton
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Services and Civic Places in Atherton
1Town of Atherton
91 Ashfield Rd, Atherton, CA 94027, United States View details
Phone: +16507520500 | Website available
2Atherton Building Department
150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, United States View details
Phone: +16507520560 | Website available
3Atherton City Hall
150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, United States View details
Phone: +16507520500 | Website available
4Town of Atherton
150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, United States View details
Phone: +16507520500 | Website available
People born in Atherton (3)
People born in Atherton, including actor and former male model Drew Fuller, football player Jerry Rice, Jr, Rick Knoop, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Atherton, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118693 | Menlo College | Atherton (CA) | 94027-4301 |
Nearby Transit Stations (51)
Rail and bus stations connected to Atherton, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMT | Fremont station | 37260 Fremont Blvd. | RAIL |
| GAC | Santa Clara – Great America station | 5099 Stars & Stripes Dr. | RAIL |
| HAY | Hayward station | 22555 Meekland Avenue | RAIL |
| SCC | Santa Clara station | 1001 Railroad Ave. | BUS |
| FRT | Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California | 999 Upper Mission Blvd | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Atherton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grov Post Office | Menlo Park (CA) | 94025 |
Other cities in San Mateo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Mateo County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Daly City | 106,280 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Mateo | 102,398 | The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Redwood City | 85,925 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| South San Francisco | 66,558 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Bruno | 44,051 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Pacifica | 38,013 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Menlo Park | 34,934 | City at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California |
| Foster City | 33,901 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| San Carlos | 29,641 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Burlingame | 29,557 | City in the U. |
| East Palo Alto | 29,059 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| Belmont | 26,533 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Millbrae | 22,630 | City in California |
| Half Moon Bay | 12,513 | City in San Mateo County, California |
| Hillsborough | 11,527 | City in California |
| Woodside | 5,508 | Town in San Mateo County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Atherton distances to largest California cities