El Cerrito, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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El Cerrito, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,630
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
13.4%
Median Home
$463,100
Median Income
$87,118
Median Rent
$1,567
El Cerrito SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
3
El Cerrito, CA Crime Report
1,452
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,615.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
126.73%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
El Cerrito / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,452 | 5,615.5 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 152 | 587.8 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 91 | 351.9 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 56 | 216.6 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,300 | 5,027.7 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 166 | 642.0 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,054 | 4,076.3 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 80 | 309.4 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
El Cerrito, CA Cost Of Living
177
El Cerrito's Overall Cost Of Living
El Cerrito's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | El Cerrito | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 126 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 127 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 291 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 118 | 100 | |
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Population over time in El Cerrito
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.8% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.5% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 54.9% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in El Cerrito
| Gender | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in El Cerrito for adults over 25
| Education | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For El Cerrito, California
| Income | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 31.0% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.5% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
