El Cerrito, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
25,781
Population
1,395/sq mi density
$127,475
Median Income
$72,937 per capita
$1,107,500
Home Value
$1,137,205 Zillow
$2,444
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
480
Violent Crime/100K
3,115 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$127,475 median income, 4.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$1,107,500 home value, $2,444/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
25,781
Census 2023
Population Density
1,395
per square mile
Land Area
3.7
square miles (9.5 km²)
Median Age
42.4 yrs
9% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 29.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
47.7%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
14.3%
Asian
29.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 63% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 37.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
63%
Spanish
37.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
31.9%
Veterans
2.4%
60% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.4%
35% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.8%
56% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 25,781 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,395 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.2% |
| Female | 50.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 29.3% |
Language
| English Only | 63.0% |
| Spanish | 37.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 31.9% |
| Veterans | 2.4% |
| Disability | 8.4% |
| Health Insurance | 96.2% |
| Uninsured | 3.8% |
| Broadband Access | 95.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |