El Cerrito, CA
Living in El Cerrito
Bikeability89
Walkability76
Commute18
Public Transit89
Affordability6
Public Safety54
Airports80
Hospitals47
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
64%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian30%
Black5%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate11%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree32%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$29k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts61%
Sales and office18%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van60%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation26%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$805kMedian Home Value+$199k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$591 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K39%
$1M to $1.49M16%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in El Cerrito
United States45
California55
San Francisco Metro Area57
Contra Costa County43
Property Crime in El Cerrito
United States48
California56
San Francisco Metro Area74
Contra Costa County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in El Cerrito
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding19
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding5
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near El Cerrito, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near El Cerrito, CA
Prospect Sierra School
0 miles, SE
Montessori Family School
1 miles, NW
Tehiyah Day School
1 miles, NW
Arlington Christian School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near El Cerrito, CA
California Jazz Conservatory
4 miles, SE
University of California-Berkeley
4 miles, SE
SAE Expression College
5 miles, S
Samuel Merritt University
7 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near El Cerrito, CA
Airports
Airports near El Cerrito, CA
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
14 miles, S
San Francisco International Airport
21 miles, S
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
44 miles, SE
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
49 miles, NW