Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jantz Café & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fernando's Cantina
Coffee Shop
Winton Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Cafe on Santa Fe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (42) F
Bloss House Museum
Museum
Avro Vulcan B. Mk.2
Attraction
Douglas B-23 Dragon
Attraction
Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star
Attraction
KC-97L Stratotanker
Attraction
North American B-45A Tornado
Attraction
Douglas A-26B Invader
Attraction
DC-3
Attraction
Consolidated B-24M Liberator
Attraction
Vultee BT-13 Valiant
Attraction
SR-71 Blackbird
Attraction
CF-100 Mk. V Canuck
Attraction
B-29 Superfortress
Attraction
C-123K Provider
Attraction
WB-50D Superfortress
Attraction
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Attraction
B-52 Stratofortress
Attraction
B-18 Bolo
Attraction
North American AT-6 Texan
Attraction
Air Force One
Attraction
Castle Air Museum
Museum
B-47E Stratojet
Attraction
KC-135A Stratotanker
Attraction
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Attraction
F-111A Aardvark
Attraction
Food and Drink (25) A-
Island Flaiva
Sweets
La Playa Seafood
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Maria's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Bobbi's Liquor
Alcohol
Jams @ 209
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Spare Room Bar and Lounge
Bar
Out of Bounds Sports Bar
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Rita's
Sweets
Ranis Shaffer Market
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Me-n-ed's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Brothers Royal Crown Mini Mart
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Bobbi's Best Buy
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (7) F
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Carniceria El Cerrito
Grocery Store
Las Brisas Market
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Broadway Market
Grocery Store
Carniceria La Mexicana
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Winton Market
Grocery Store
Winton Supermarket
Grocery Store
Winton Supermarket
Grocery Store
Medina's Meat Market
Butcher
Parks (18) A+
E L Walters Park
Park
Ralston Park
Park
Joan Faul Park
Park
Ralston Park
Park
Osborn Park
Park
Atwater Memorial Ballpark
Park
Bloss Park
Park
Andy Albiani Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Heller Park
Park
Heller Park
Park
Manuel Bairos Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Flag Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Berkley Neighborhood Park
Park
Winton Community Park
Park
Shops (39) A+
Florsheim Shoes
Shoes
Bianca's Furniture
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Penny's Place
Furniture
Halls True Value
Home Improvement
Sure Stop Market
Convenience Store
Valley Sattelite & Wireless
Electronics
Cocomo's Salon
Beauty
La Bodega Furniture
Furniture
La Bodega Furniture
Furniture
Atwater Electronics
Electronics
Passadori's
Furniture
Monica Party Rental
Gift Shop
Passadori's
Furniture
My Sisters Attic
Furniture
Glow Hair Salon
Beauty
Castle Antiques
Furniture
Broadway Parties
Gift Shop
Circle K
Convenience Store
Pizzazz Day Spa
Beauty
Expressions of Love
Florist
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Heartstrings
Gift Shop
4G Wireless
Electronics
Quick N Snappy
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Atwater.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Atwater is 116/100 - which is 17% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Atwater crime rates are 3,346 per 100k, which is 18% higher than California
Property Crime
2,503 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
843 crimes per 100k F
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employment D+

The median income in Atwater is $57,052 - which is 11% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$57,052 D
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Atwater Family Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Loretta & Carlos Say Inc
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Atwater Medical Group
Doctor
Castle Family Health Centers
Doctor
Atwater Fire Station No. 82
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
State Highway Patrol
Police
Golden Valley Heath Centers
Hospital
Merced County Sheriff Dept
Police
Merced County Fire
Fire Station
Winton Fire Station No. 88
Fire Station
Merced County Fire Dept
Fire Station
Merced County Fire Dept
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Atwater home prices are $251,100 - which is 39% lower than California
Home Price
$251,100 A
Home Appreciation Rate
36% A+
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Atwater graduation rate is 69% - which is 13% lower than California
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
69% F
Elementary Schools (10) A+
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Shaffer Elementary
Principal
Elmer Wood Elementary
Bellevue Elementary
Atwater Senior Academy
Mitchell Elementary
St Anthony School
Peggy Heller Elementary
Aileen Colburn Elementary
Valley Atwater Community
Frank Sparkes Elementary
Winton Middle
Winfield Elementary
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Joe Stefani
Grace Mennonite School
High Schools (3) F
Principal
Buhach Colony High
Atwater High
Valley Atwater Community
Grace Mennonite School
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ratings A+

Atwater has an overall rating of 89% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C-
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ATWATER, CA 5 rating By ANGELES LOMELI ( Nov 30, 2014) Being a Resident of Merced County now has allowed me to know Atwater, CA.

I must saw its a great little town! It is not a huge city that has night clubs or big attractions like a city does. If you are looking into moving to Atwater, CA for those reasons Atwater is not the town. ...Read More

But if you are wanting a very nice quite area with a touch of Country style living its a must see. There are many nice desired areas with great schools a bit of historic parks and good schools. Atwater has grown in many ways from the great new Applegate shopping center to many new home subdivisions.

New homes now selling in Meadowview 253 Piro Dr Atwater, CA 95301

If looking to buy Real Estate and need helping with your home search I will be more then happy to help!

I am a Realtor at your service that lives in Merced County :) If there is anything I can do to help please do not hesitate to contact me. Best of luck with your area search!

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Atwater? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      E L Walters Park
      Ralston Park
      Joan Faul Park
      Ralston Park
      Osborn Park
      Atwater Memorial Ballpark
      Bloss Park
      Andy Albiani Park

      Entertainment

      Bloss House Museum
      Avro Vulcan B. Mk.2
      Douglas B-23 Dragon
      Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star
      KC-97L Stratotanker
      North American B-45A Tornado
      Douglas A-26B Invader
      DC-3

      Food & Drink

      Island Flaiva
      La Playa Seafood
      Little Caesars
      Maria's Taco Shop
      Bobbi's Liquor
      Jams @ 209
      McDonald's
      Spare Room Bar and Lounge

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Atwater? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Atwater.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Atwater? The cost of living in Atwater is 116/100 - which is 17% lower than California.
      Atwater
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Atwater? Atwater crime rates are 3,346, which are 18% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,346 per 100k people

      44% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      44% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Atwater? The median income in Atwater is $57,052 which is 11% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $57,0523% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,81020% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      36% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Atwater a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Castle Family Health Centers
      Atwater Medical Group

      A+ Housing

      What are Atwater home prices? Atwater home prices are $251,100 - which is 39% lower than California
      Median home value
      $251,10036% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04410% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Atwater have good schools? The Atwater graduation rate is 69% - which is 13% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      20% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      25% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Atwater a good place to live? Atwater has an overall rating of 89% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      5 total surveys

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