Median home value is about $692,100 — about 99% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,680 (about 44% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.8% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 93422 in Atascadero, CA, a household would need roughly $191,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $4,446. That is about 112% above the local median household income ($89,916), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.