El Cerrito, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,269
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
10.1%
Median Home
$483,500
Median Income
$100,708
Median Rent
$1,411
El Cerrito SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
3
El Cerrito, CA Crime Report
1,045
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,062.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
73.15%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
El Cerrito / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,045 | 4,062.2 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 114 | 443.1 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 57 | 221.6 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 | 213.8 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 931 | 3,619.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 129 | 501.5 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 697 | 2,709.4 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 105 | 408.2 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
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 | 116 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 132 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 289 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 143 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
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Population over time in El Cerrito
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,269 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 5,471 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 5,508 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 5,699 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 5,581 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,551 | 4.1% |
| 2014 | 5,330 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,357 | 5.9% |
| 2012 | 5,059 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 5,157 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in El Cerrito
| Race | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.1% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 49.6% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in El Cerrito
| Gender | El Cerrito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 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% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 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 | 3.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 33.3% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.7% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
