El Cerrito, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,121 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$122,472 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$598,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$715 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,761 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Riverside County
4
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Riverside County
6
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 57
Feb 3 0 58
Mar 2 0 60
Apr 1 0 63
May 0 0 67
Jun 0 0 70
Jul 0 0 75
Aug 0 0 76
Sep 0 0 74
Oct 1 0 68
Nov 1 0 61
Dec 2 0 56

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 4%

Schools

El Cerrito Middle
<1 miles, SW 3.7 star
Santiago High
1 miles, W 4.1 star
Susan B Anthony Elementary
2 miles, NW 4.6 star

Colleges

La Sierra University
5 miles, NE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Corona Regional Medical Center
4 miles, NW 3.2 star
Doctors Hospital of Riverside, Llc
8 miles, NE 1.4 star

Airports

Ontario International Airport
16 miles, N 2.3 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
23 miles, W 2.8 star
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
36 miles, W 1.9 star
Los Angeles International Airport
51 miles, NW 4.6 star