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Lakeport, CA vs Atascadero, CA

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- Household income in Atascadero, is 10% more than it is in Lakeport and is 17% above the National Average.
- Lakeport unemployment rate is 7.9%.
- Atascadero unemployment rate is 5.4%.
 Lakeport, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth33.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$43,044  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$82,777$69,021
 Family Median Income$122,902  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Lakeport, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock4.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock6.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock8.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K10.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock9.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock19.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K9.1%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock11.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Lakeport, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance21.5%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock7.2%6.5%
 Community, social services0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.5%1.2%
 Education, library9.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.6%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement8.4%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.0%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support11.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.1%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock9.1%13.1%
Reviews for Lakeport    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Rural setting, stunningly beautiful and full of wildlife. Off the beaten path due to limited access via three state highways only. No rail; private airport only.  More

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Over 18 years ago

If a slower pace is what you want then Lakeport,Ca. is the place to live. Lakeport lies on the north western shore of Clear lake. (One of the oldest natural lakes in  More

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Over 18 years ago

this is anice small town.Housing though is similar to big city.Isolation is also  More

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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

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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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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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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