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El Cerrito, CA

Looking to move to El Cerrito, CA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to El Cerrito, CA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: El Cerrito, CA has a population of 4916. What about cost of living in El Cerrito, CA? The median income in El Cerrito, CA is $128,559 and the median home value is $622,262.

Read on to learn more about El Cerrito, CA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in El Cerrito, CA

Average Temperatures

79 high / 52 low

Average Annual Rainfall

12 in

Average Annual Snowfall

0 in

Quick Facts about El Cerrito, California

Median Home Value
$622,262
Median Property Tax
$3,835
Total Population
4,916
Average Commute
32 min
Median Household Income
$128,559
Median Monthly Rent
$1,634

Map of El Cerrito, CA


Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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