At a Glance
Median Income
$122,472
$37,484 per capita
Home Value
$598,000
Zillow: $1,107,672
Median Rent
$1,776/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
588/100K
5,028/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
323 sunny days/yr
How El Cerrito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Cerrito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Cerrito a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Cerrito residents earn a median household income of $122,472 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,484. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Cerrito is $598,000 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,107,672. Median rent is $1,776/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
El Cerrito reports 588 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,028/100K. The murder rate is 3.9/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in El Cerrito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Cerrito has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population5,121
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,395/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,472
Per Capita$37,484
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
B+
Home Value$598,000
Rent$1,776
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$1,107,672
Housing Units11,214
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent588/100K
Property5,028/100K
Murder3.9/100K
Assault217/100K
Burglary642/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation197 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+32.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute42 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in El Cerrito was built in 1956.
17.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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