El Cerrito is a mid-sized city located in the state of California. The city has a population of 24,646 people. El Cerrito has a population density of 6,740 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. Individuals of White (55%) and Asian (27%) backgrounds make up a significant portion of the population of El Cerrito. 80% of the people in El Cerrito (over the age of 15) are married and 60% have kids under the age of eighteen. Knowing that, it’s safe to say that this area could be a great place for other families to lay down roots.
Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in El Cerrito could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to look. To help you find the best places to live in and around El Cerrito, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, weather, education, employment, housing and more.
El Cerrito has a livability score of 68 out of 100 and is ranked #495 in California and #13,940 in the USA. For each of the livability categories, we know that El Cerrito ranks very well for amenities (A+), weather (B+) and employment (B+). Unfortunately for El Cerrito, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: crime (F) and cost of living (F).
Based on the proximity of local amenities like grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, librairies, etc., El Cerrito has received a higher than average score for its local amenities. If you’re planning on relocating and making this area your permanent home, it’s nice to know that there is an ample amount of amenities and things to do within walking distance or a short drive.
Assuming that El Cerrito meets all of your requirements, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in El Cerrito. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in El Cerrito are simply unattainable. The median home price for El Cerrito homes is $636,600, which is 55.5% higher than the California average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in El Cerrito, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 6.9, which is 7.8% higher than the California average. Real estate appreciation rates in El Cerrito are important to consider, as they can act as a guide to determine if your new home purchase will be a solid investment going forward. During the last twelve months, the appreciation rate for El Cerrito homes comes in at 4.4%, and the 5 year appreciation rates were 12%.
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| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Crocker Highland, Oakland | 82 | 8.5 | 2,280 |
| Upper Rockridge, Oakland | 82 | 6.6 | 5,996 |
| Montclair, Oakland | 81 | 8 | 4,011 |
| Forestland, Oakland | 80 | 7.7 | 1,954 |
| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Shepherd Canyon, Oakland | 80 | 8.5 | 1,863 |
| Merriwood, Oakland | 80 | 6.9 | 3,273 |
| Glen Highlands, Oakland | 79 | 7.1 | 1,473 |
| Inner Sunset, San Francisco | 79 | 14.3 | 27,720 |
| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Port Costa, CA | 89 | 10.7 | 228 |
| Lafayette, CA | 85 | 10.2 | 25,381 |
| Mill Valley, CA | 85 | 13.1 | 14,318 |
| Hillsborough, CA | 84 | 25.2 | 11,312 |
| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Contra Costa Centre, CA | 84 | 13.6 | 6,190 |
| Belvedere, CA | 84 | 9.7 | 2,017 |
| Tiburon, CA | 84 | 8.8 | 9,170 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 84 | 34.1 | 66,649 |