California · Metropolitan Area
Cerritos is a mid-size city in California with a population of 48,340. Residents earn $133,953 per year, which is 78% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cerritos receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cerritos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cerritos is $133,953, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Cerritos among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Cerritos is $908,600, making it a premium housing market at 222% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,909 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Cerritos is below the national average at 172 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,058 per 100,000, 56% above the national average.
Cerritos is a highly educated community — 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Cerritos enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 44.8% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 55.2% |
| 312% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,953 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,839 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.11% |
| Commute Time | 33.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |
| Census Median | $908,600 |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,076,402 |
| Median List Price | $1,200,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,200,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $652 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.6% |
| Price Drops | 7.4% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,909 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,632 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.11% |
| Obesity | 16.7% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 7.3% |
| COPD | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 14.4% |
| Mental Distress | 12.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Total Violent | 172.5/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 6.0/100K |
| Robbery | 100.3/100K |
| Assault | 66.2/100K |
| Total Property | 3,058.1/100K |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 587.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,107.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 363.0/100K |
| Arson | 6.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.0 inches |
| 68% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8677°N, 118.0695°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,537/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 28 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 32 |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 33.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |