El Cerrito

California

ARenter Score

Population

25,994

Median Income

$128K

% Renters

41%

Median Rent

$2,548/mo

Available Rentals

#116

Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area

#125

Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area

#191

Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area

#197

Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area

#98

Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area

Studio

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

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Rent Affordability

How does El Cerrito compare?

Median rent relative to Oakland and the broader Bay Area market.

vs Oakland Average+10% higher

vs Bay Area Average4% lower

vs National Average+82% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in El Cerrito pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

12%

$2,000+

76%

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB+

Cost of LivingD+

SafetyC+

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall

El Cerrito$2,548—A

Dublin$3,1910A+

Adams Point$2,16392A+

Albany$2,4450A+

Alameda$2,4740A+

Fairview Park$2,4879A+

Weather

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Monthly high and low temperatures in El Cerrito.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for El Cerrito.

Population25,994

Median Age50

Median Income$128K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White

44%

Asian

28%

Hispanic

15%

Two or More

Black

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in El Cerrito.

Home Types

Single Family

67%

Small Apt Building

16%

Large Apt Building

13%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

22%

1940–1959

46%

Before 1939

13%

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36 min

Drive Alone41%

Walk/Bike4%

Work from Home32%

Schools

Middle Schools (6)

A+

Prospect Sierra School

PK, K-8 · 488 students

5:1

B+

Madera Elementary School

K-6 · 467 students

23:1

Harding Elementary School

K-6 · 474 students

24:1

B-

Fairmont Elementary School

K-6 · 530 students

23:1

B-

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

7-8 · 680 students

23:1

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St. John the Baptist School

K-8 · 173 students

15:1

High Schools (3)

B+

El Cerrito High School

9-12 · 1,476 students

22:1

Summit Public School K2

7-12 · 554 students

26:1

B-

Invictus Academy of Richmond

7-12 · 400 students

17:1

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