Atascadero, CA vs Ceres, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Atascadero
65.4
#1633 nationally
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Atascadero leads in crime level (4.9 vs 10.9). Ceres leads in walk score (44 vs 27). Atascadero leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atascadero, CA | Ceres, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.4 (#1633) | 64 (#1723) |
| Population | 29,700 | 48,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,600 | $456,636 |
| Median Household Income | $88,984 | $70,191 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+11.0 |
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65.4 Score
Atascadero, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,600
Population
29,700
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
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D
64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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