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El Cerrito, California, in Contra Costa county, is 2 miles SE of Richmond, California (center to center) and 8 miles N of Oakland, California. Part of the surrounding Oakland metro area, the city is not an isolated city. El Cerrito is home to some 23,171 residents.
In El Cerrito, about 48% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in El Cerrito.
In 2000, El Cerrito had a median family income of $69,397. Impressively, having a college education is normal in El Cerrito. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($67,350) among 2004 Presidential candidates in El Cerrito. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in El Cerrito was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.
In El Cerrito, 69% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in El Cerrito it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.
El Cerrito strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing El Cerrito to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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