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ATWATER, CA User Rating 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 3,011, which are 6% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,011 per 100k people

      32% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      32% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      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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