Downtown Atascadero, Atascadero, CA
Downtown Atascadero — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Downtown Atascadero, Atascadero, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Downtown Atascadero Neighborhood Overview
Located in the heart of Atascadero, the Downtown neighborhood serves as the central hub for the city. It is anchored by the historic City Hall and the Sunken Gardens, providing a walkable core with shops, restaurants, and community events. The area is defined by ZIP code 93422 and represents a significant portion of the city's economic and social activity.
The housing market in Downtown Atascadero is positioned in the Luxury tier, with a median home value of $655,700. Homes average 1,350 square feet in size. The market shows strong owner-occupancy, with a homeownership rate of 65.9% (and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 34.1%). Recent lending activity indicates robust demand, with 565 total HMDA loan originations, overwhelmingly conventional loans (504), alongside 43 FHA and 18 VA loans. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,715 per month.
The neighborhood character blends historic charm with modern amenities, supported by a median household income of $91,257. This economic profile supports the local businesses and contributes to the area's desirability as a live-work-play environment within San Luis Obispo County.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 7 neighborhoods in Atascadero.
Downtown Atascadero Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $656K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $91K |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93422 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 565 |
| VA Loan Originations | 18 |
| VA Loan Share | 3.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $671K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 504 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 43 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown Atascadero, Atascadero
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Downtown Atascadero
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31