El Cerrito, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
25,781 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
66.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$127,475 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,107,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$920 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,306 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Contra Costa County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Contra Costa County
6
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 6 0 52
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 2 0 57
May 1 0 62
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 6 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 73%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, CA State Senate District 7, CA Assembly District 14, CA
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Schools

Fred T Korematsu Middle
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Wilson Elementary
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Cameron
<1 miles, NW
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
21 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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