Atherton, Residential city in San Mateo County, California.
Atherton extends across 5 square miles of land with large estates and wooded lots near Silicon Valley's technology centers.
The area changed its name from Fair Oaks to Atherton in 1923, honoring Faxon Dean Atherton, a prominent landowner of the south peninsula.
Residential regulations maintain one single-family dwelling per acre without sidewalks, creating an environment of estates separated by natural landscaping.
The city council holds regular meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at Holbrook-Palmer Park, starting at 7:00 pm.
Atherton's ZIP code area recorded the highest median home prices in the United States during 2023, reaching 7.95 million dollars.
Location: San Mateo County
Shares border with: Redwood City, Menlo Park
Website: http://ci.atherton.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 37.45861,-122.20000
Latest update: June 12, 2025 23:29
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