El Cerrito

Right across from the Golden Gate.

Overview for El Cerrito, CA

25,652 people live in El Cerrito, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $58,299.05. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,652

Total Population

42.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$58,299.05

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for El Cerrito, CA

El Cerrito has 10,416 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in El Cerrito do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,652 people call El Cerrito home. The population density is 6,869.8 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,652

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.5

Median Age

47.27 / 52.73%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
10,416

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$58,299.05

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in El Cerrito, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby El Cerrito. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Summit Public School K2
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
3/5
Fairmont Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
3/5
Michelle Obama Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
Montessori Family School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Prospect Sierra School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available

Around El Cerrito, CA

There's plenty to do around El Cerrito, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

54
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
46
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sweet Fluffies, Olive SF, and Amberina's Boutique.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.42 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.51 miles 28 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.29 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.5 miles 40 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.03 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.97 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
A few of our favorite things about El Cerrito:
 
Abundance of mid-century homes
The views, right across from the Golden Gate!
Not one but TWO BART stations
From condos to single family homes, El Cerrito is thriving and growing
Vibrant community
The Ohlone Trail that serves as a quick run or bike ride to Albany and Berkeley
The Cerrito Theater and all the nearby shops
The public swimming pool!
 
 

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