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El Cerrito
City in California, United States
Overview
El Cerrito is a welcoming, hillside city in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for its lively neighborhoods, scenic parks, and excellent public transport. The community is diverse and offers a relaxed alternative to nearby big cities, while still being close to urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
25,962
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.92°, -122.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,715
Local Cost
$2,600
Local Income
$5,300
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-0.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
586 mm
Internet Speed
681 Mbps
Upload
466 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
5
Parks
34
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SRF
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 78 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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