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Crime in Cerritos summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cerritos. Key points include:
There were 2,612 total crimes in Cerritos in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cerritos is 5,683.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cerritos is 350.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cerritos is 5,332.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cerritos is 168.17% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Cerritos Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cerritos / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,612 | 5,683.1 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 161 | 350.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.2 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 86 | 187.1 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 65 | 141.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,451 | 5,332.8 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 448 | 974.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,718 | 3,738.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 285 | 620.1 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Cerritos summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cerritos. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cerritos is 185 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cerritos is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cerritos is $1,094,900.
The median income in Cerritos is $135,439.
Cerritos's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cerritos Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cerritos | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 354 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cerritos, CA Weather
The average high in Cerritos is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cerritos |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cerritos Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cerritos
The current population in Cerritos is 47,867. The population has decreased 3.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47,867 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 48,340 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 49,016 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 49,630 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 49,388 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 50,143 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 50,172 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 50,145 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 49,797 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 49,701 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 49,599 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 49,345 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 49,296 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 49,281 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 49,432 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cerritos
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Cerritos is:
11.7% White with 5,598 White residents.
5.7% African American with 2,746 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 42 American Indian residents.
61.7% Asian with 29,516 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 163 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 200 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 1,943 Two Or More residents.
16.0% Hispanic with 7,659 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cerritos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 61.7% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cerritos
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Cerritos is 49.7% female with 23,788 female residents.
Cerritos is 50.3% male with 24,078 male residents.
| Gender | Cerritos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cerritos for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Cerritos completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Cerritos completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Cerritos completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Cerritos completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Cerritos completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Cerritos completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Cerritos completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Cerritos completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Cerritos completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cerritos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cerritos, California
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2.7% of households in Cerritos earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Cerritos earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.9% of households in Cerritos earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Cerritos earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.5% of households in Cerritos earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.0% of households in Cerritos earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Cerritos earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.4% of households in Cerritos earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.9% of households in Cerritos earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.2% of households in Cerritos earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cerritos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.2% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
