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Crime in El Cerrito summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in El Cerrito. Key points include:
There were 896 total crimes in El Cerrito in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in El Cerrito is 3,524.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in El Cerrito is 479.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in El Cerrito is 3,044.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in El Cerrito is 66.30% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In El Cerrito Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
El Cerrito / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 896 | 3,524.2 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 122 | 479.9 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 73 | 287.1 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 45 | 177.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 774 | 3,044.4 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 86 | 338.3 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 573 | 2,253.8 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 115 | 452.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in El Cerrito summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in El Cerrito. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in El Cerrito is 200 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in El Cerrito is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in El Cerrito is $1,142,478.
The median income in El Cerrito is $108,882.
El Cerrito's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In El Cerrito Comparison Table
| Living Expense | El Cerrito | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 117 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 391 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 127 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 123 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 133 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
El Cerrito, CA Weather
The average high in El Cerrito is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 18.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | El Cerrito |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 18.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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El Cerrito Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in El Cerrito
The current population in El Cerrito is 5,325. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,325 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 5,121 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 5,328 | 4.6% |
| 2021 | 5,093 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 5,269 | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 5,630 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 5,471 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,508 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 5,699 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 5,581 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,551 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 5,330 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 5,357 | 5.9% |
| 2011 | 5,059 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 5,157 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in El Cerrito
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El Cerrito is:
30.5% White with 1,624 White residents.
2.6% African American with 136 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
7.7% Asian with 410 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
7.3% Two Or More with 391 Two Or More residents.
51.9% Hispanic with 2,764 Hispanic residents.
| Race | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.7% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 51.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in El Cerrito
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El Cerrito is 47.1% female with 2,510 female residents.
El Cerrito is 52.9% male with 2,815 male residents.
| Gender | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in El Cerrito for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in El Cerrito completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in El Cerrito completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in El Cerrito completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in El Cerrito completed some college.
8.0% of adults in El Cerrito completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in El Cerrito completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in El Cerrito completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in El Cerrito completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in El Cerrito completed doctorate degree.
| Education | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For El Cerrito, California
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5.7% of households in El Cerrito earn Less than $10,000.
0.4% of households in El Cerrito earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.0% of households in El Cerrito earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.6% of households in El Cerrito earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in El Cerrito earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in El Cerrito earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.1% of households in El Cerrito earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in El Cerrito earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.5% of households in El Cerrito earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.1% of households in El Cerrito earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.1% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.1% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
