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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Dana Point, CA vs Atascadero, CA

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Are people in Atascadero older or younger than people in Dana Point?
- The Median Age in Atascadero is 8.5 years younger than in Dana Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in Atascadero or Dana Point?
- Atascadero housing costs are 48.8% less expensive than Dana Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Atascadero or Dana Point?
- The average commute for residents of Atascadero is 6.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dana Point.

Things to do in Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

Things to do in Atascadero?
Atascadero, CA is a charming city located along California’s Central Coast near San Luis Obispo. Home to Atascadero State Hospital - the city offers numerous attractions including beautiful beaches & wineries that help make this a wonderful place to call home or visit anytime throughout the year!

 Dana Point, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,771329,725,481
 Median Income$111,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,359,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.06  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews
Bob · Dana Point, CA
Best quality
Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Craig · Capistrano Beach, CA
May-June cool & fog Fall's the best
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Forrest · Dana Point, CA
High!
Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews
Gary · Atascadero, CA
Great California family town
Over 3 years ago

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Robert · Atascadero, CA
Great area
Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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Ron · Atascadero, CA
Atascadero going down the tubes
Over 10 years ago

We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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