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(Atherton is Located in San Mateo County)

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Pros & cons of Atherton, California vs. other US areas?
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Low property tax
High Sales Tax
Within 10-50 miles from an airport
High property prices
Government spending is high
Low occupation diversity
Fast internet (fixed lines)
High earthquake risk
Race diversity
No middle school
Religion diversity
Private school enrollment is high for Elementary school level
More people with STEM degrees
Private school enrollment is high for High school level
Higher educated people
Dry weather
Low tornado risk
Infant care is costly
Low hurricane risk
4-year old child care is costly
Low volcanic hazard risk
High rent cost
Low wildfire risk
Low political view diversity
Low poverty rate
Teacher motivation at the Elementary schools seems low
Low cancer incidence rate
Teacher motivation at the High schools seems low
Low cancer mortality rate
Low % of land is open
High Math proficiency at Elementary schools
High proficiency in Reading and Language Arts at Elementary schools
High proficiency in Reading and Language Arts at High schools
Blue ribbon Elementary school(s)
Great weather (high number of days with temperatures 50-90 F)
Sunny
Median income is high
Plenty of parks
Many sporting facilities
High % of water (lakes/rivers/shoreline)
Pros & cons of Atherton in California?
Pros
Cons
Low property tax
High Sales Tax
Government spending is high
High property prices
Fast internet (fixed lines)
Private school enrollment is high for Elementary school level
Higher educated people
Private school enrollment is high for High school level
Good air year round
Less comfortable humidity (more often >60%)
Low poverty rate
High rent cost
High Math proficiency at Elementary schools
Low political view diversity
High Math proficiency at High schools
Teacher motivation at the Elementary schools seems low
High proficiency in Reading and Language Arts at Elementary schools
Teacher motivation at the High schools seems low
High proficiency in Reading and Language Arts at High schools
Great weather (high number of days with temperatures 50-90 F)
Low number of windy days (<6km/h)
Median income is high
Plenty of parks
Many sporting facilities
Variety of playgrounds for kids
Pros & cons of Atherton, California in San Mateo County?
Pros
Cons
Higher educated people
High property prices
Median income is high
Private school enrollment is high for Elementary school level
Many sporting facilities
Private school enrollment is high for High school level
Variety of playgrounds for kids
Dry weather

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