At a Glance
Median Income
$127,475
$72,937 per capita
Home Value
$1,107,500
Zillow: $1,137,205
Median Rent
$2,444/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
480/100K
3,115/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.2%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
10.4% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $127,475 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,937. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% 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 $1,107,500 , 293% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,137,205. Median rent is $2,444/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 480 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,115/100K.
Education
66.2% of adults in El Cerrito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Cerrito has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population25,781
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,395/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born31.9%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,475
Per Capita$72,937
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$1,107,500
Rent$2,444
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$1,137,205
Housing Units11,214
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent480/100K
Property3,115/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation197 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.2%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+32.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute33 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.
27.6% work from home.
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.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
31.9% 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.