El Cerrito, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Contra Costa County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for El Cerrito based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
El Cerrito
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 64Income: 85Home Value: 100Safety: 100Education: 73Median Age: 71Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

25,781

2023 ACS

Median Income

$127,475

2023

Median Home Value

$1,107,500

2023

Median Rent

$2,444

2023

Median Age

42.4

Unemployment

4.9%

Cost of Living Index

240.7

100 = national avg

El Cerrito is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with a population of 25,781 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. El Cerrito is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in El Cerrito is $127,475, and the median home value is $1,107,500. The cost of living index is 240.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,444 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, and the median age is 42.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

25,781

Male

12,686

49.2%

Female

13,095

50.8%

Median Age

42.4

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

50.9%

High School or Higher

59.6%

Foreign Born

31.9%

Veterans

2.0%

Married

46.0%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.645

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

47.7%

Foreign Born

31.9%

White
47.7%
Black
4.7%
Asian
29.3%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
13.4%
Other
4.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

14.3%

3,682 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

85.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,081 (56.5%)
Puerto Rican
158 (4.3%)
Cuban
117 (3.2%)
Salvadoran
274 (7.4%)
Guatemalan
96 (2.6%)
Colombian
128 (3.5%)
Honduran
19 (0.5%)
Peruvian
143 (3.9%)
Other Hispanic
665 (18.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
204 (2.7%)
Chinese
3,253 (43.1%)
Filipino
896 (11.9%)
Vietnamese
103 (1.4%)
Korean
308 (4.1%)
Japanese
671 (8.9%)
Pakistani
58 (0.8%)
Cambodian
12 (0.2%)
Thai
159 (2.1%)
Laotian
8 (0.1%)
Taiwanese
260 (3.4%)
Other Asian
1,618 (21.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
34 (87.2%)
Other Pacific Islander
5 (12.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
3 (1.6%)
Other Native American
184 (97.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

24,590

English Only

63.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

2,036 speakers

Limited English

13.8%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
2,036 (8.3%)
Chinese
1,978 (8.0%)
Spanish
1,856 (7.5%)
Other Asian
1,256 (5.1%)
Slavic Languages
428 (1.7%)
Other Languages
420 (1.7%)
Tagalog
342 (1.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
257 (1.0%)
German
224 (0.9%)
Korean
219 (0.9%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

86.2%

Limited English Proficiency

13.8%

Other Indo-European
30.8% limited English
Chinese
53.8% limited English
Spanish
34.4% limited English
Other Asian
49.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
16.8% limited English
Other Languages
31.2% limited English
Tagalog
24.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
5.8% limited English
German
10.7% limited English
Korean
42.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

514

2.0% of population

Disability Rate

10.3%

53 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$77,188

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
17.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
14.0%
Vietnam
28.8%
Korea
14.2%
World War II
3.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
3.1%
35-54
16.7%
55-64
7.0%
65-74
30.9%
75+
42.2%

Male Veterans

485

94.4%

Female Veterans

29

5.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$77,188

Non-Veteran Income

$66,274

Difference

$10,914

16.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

53

Without Disability

461

Disability Rate

10.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

14,306

#1 Ancestry

German

9.9% (2,557)

#2 Ancestry

English

7.6% (1,947)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

6.6% (1,704)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
9.9%
English
7.6%
Irish
6.6%
Italian
3.8%
American
3.4%
European
3.2%
Polish
2.5%
Russian
2.3%
Scottish
2.1%
Norwegian
2.0%
French
2.0%
Arab
1.5%
British
1.1%
Swedish
1.1%
Danish
0.8%
Ukrainian
0.7%
Hungarian
0.7%
Sub-Saharan African
0.7%
Dutch
0.6%
Brazilian
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

10,696

Family Households

6,820

63.8%

Married Couples

5,317

49.7%

Non-Family Households

3,876

36.2%

Single Mother Households

982

9.2%

Single Father Households

521

4.9%

Living Alone

2,704

25.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

4,187

In Married Couple

3,276

78.2%

With Single Mother

685

16.4%

With Single Father

226

5.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$154,728

Married Couple Income

$193,542

Single Mother Income

$89,801

Single Father Income

$77,891

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

165

Grandparents Responsible

2

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$127,475

+74% vs national

Per Capita Income

$72,937

+96% vs national

Poverty Rate

7.5%

-45% vs national

Gini Index

0.4600

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.9%

-6% vs national

SNAP Recipients

3.9%

of households

How El Cerrito Compares

El Cerrito vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. El Cerrito is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in El Cerrito. The median household income here is $127,475.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
7.2%
$25-50K
10.9%
$50-75K
10.3%
$75-100K
11.4%
$100-150K
17.6%
$150-200K
11.7%
$200K+
30.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

-36% vs CA avg

Labor Force

14,789

Employed

14,067

Mean Commute

24 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

50.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

59.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.4

Work from Home

27.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

240.7

100 = national avg

+140.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$105,887

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$250,279

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
387.2
Food
147.4
Transportation
142.8
Healthcare
137.9
Utilities
185.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,385

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,912

per month

The median household income in El Cerrito, CA is $127,475, which is 74.1% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $72,937. The poverty rate of 7.5% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4600, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 14,789. 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 24 minutes, with 27.6% working from home. About 41.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 240.7, which is 140.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 387.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $105,887 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,265,000

Median List Price

$879,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$739

Days on Market

31

Active Inventory

10

Months of Supply

1.7

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,079,651

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,462

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

66.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

62.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

105.5%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
66.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
62.5%
Listings with Price Drops
10.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 1.2%List Price ↓ 7.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

6

New Listings

11

Pending Sales

8

Homes Sold ↓ 45.5%New Listings ↓ 59.3%Pending ↓ 57.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$739

Median List $/SF

$532

Sale $/SF ↑ 5.0%List $/SF ↓ 22.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

El Cerrito vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. El Cerrito is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$1,107,500

Median Rent

$2,444

Total Housing Units

11,177

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Owner Occupied

57.3%

Renter Occupied

42.7%

Median Property Tax

$9,421

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,853

Housing Types

Single Family
70.5%
Multi-Family
29.5%
Mobile Home
0.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$9,421

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.85%

of home value

Median Home Value

$1,107,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$9,453

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($9,421) by the median home value ($1,107,500). In El Cerrito, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.85%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in El Cerrito, CA is $1,265,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 31 days on the market. 66.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $739. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,462/month. About 57.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 11,177 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $9,421. The effective tax rate is 0.85%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.80

per 1,000 residents

+85% vs national

Property Crime Rate

30.44

per 1,000 residents

+77% vs national

Total Crimes

896

2024

Violent Clearance

31%

cases solved

Property Clearance

11%

cases solved

YoY Change

-1.7%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How El Cerrito Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

El Cerrito vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. El Cerrito is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 22.9%Property ↓ 38.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

El Cerrito police solve 50% of rape cases but only 3% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent40.1650.0%
RobberyViolent732.8727.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent451.7735.6%
BurglaryProperty863.3816.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty57322.5411.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1154.522.6%

El Cerrito, CA reported 122 violent crimes and 774 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 residents is 84.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 31% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 573 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 6.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241227744.8030.44
20231241,0024.8839.46
20221111,0434.3240.56
2021554942.1519.31
20201149314.4336.19
20191521,3005.8850.28
20181711,3146.6350.94
20171681,3416.5452.17
20161371,0645.4342.19
2015971,2313.9049.55

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.5

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

21.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

67.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$132.9M

Individual Assistance

$4.6M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $130.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$17.8M$2.3M
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$91.3M$2.1M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$422Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$3.3Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormFeb 2006$3.7M$182K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Severe StormJan 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm, Mud & Land Slides, … β†’FloodFeb 1993β€”β€”
Loma Prieta Earthquake β†’EarthquakeOct 1989β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodFeb 1986β€”β€”
Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornado… β†’Coastal StormFeb 1983β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High T… β†’FloodJan 1982β€”β€”
Torrential Rain, High Tide & Winds β†’Coastal StormFeb 1980β€”β€”
Drought β†’DroughtJan 1977β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 26 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,202

Total Claims Paid

$12,846,533

Avg Claim Payout

$10,688

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

25

Federal Funding

$16,527,251

Properties Protected

11

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic7$4,277,711
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$251,659
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions2$1,348,992
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$132,721
601.2: Generators - Regular1$332,970

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

El Cerrito has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 1,202 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $132,920,600 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,575,875 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 25 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.4%

11.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.2%

5.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.8%

5.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.3%

Arthritis

21.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.2%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

23.1%

Mobility

10.1%

Cognitive

9.8%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

5.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

El Cerrito has an obesity rate of 24.4%, which is 11.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 74.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.1 mi

Alta Bates Summit Medical Cent...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp5.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center6.2 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Ucsf Benioff Children'S Hospital Oakland6.2 miChildrensβ€”Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond7.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

24 min

+3% vs national

Drive Alone

41.0%

-48% vs national

Public Transit

17.3%

+1819% vs national

Work From Home

27.6%

+197% vs national

Carpool

7.1%

Walk / Bike

4.6%

combined

How El Cerrito's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2019)

Fatalities

3

2019

1-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Alcohol-Related

2

67% of total

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in El Cerrito, CA is 24 minutes, which is 2.6% above the national average of 23 minutes. 41.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 27.6% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 17.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.1% of workers carpool. 2.9% walk to work. 1.7% commute by bicycle. In 2019, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.8%

of households

No Internet

3.4%

of households

Total Households

10,696

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
83.8%
Cellular Data Plan
91.4%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.3%
No Internet Access
3.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.1%

of households

Tablet

71.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.8%
Smartphone
92.1%
Desktop / Laptop
90.1%
Tablet
71.2%
Smartphone Only
4.2%
No Computer
3.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+68% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+65% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+81% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+10% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

El Cerrito vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

95.7% of households in El Cerrito have broadband internet access. 83.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.4% of households have no internet access.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. El Cerrito is located in Contra Costa County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in El Cerrito.

Election Overview

Source: Contra Costa County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

356,008

67.3%

GOP Votes

155,308

29.4%

Total Votes

528,904

Margin

D+38.0%

Shift from 2020

R+7.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+38.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024356,008155,308528,90467.3%29.4%D+38.0
2020416,386152,877581,23071.6%26.3%D+45.3
2016286,658105,819415,97268.9%25.4%D+43.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Contra Costa County recorded 528,904 total votes. Democrats won the county with 67.3% of the vote compared to 29.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+38.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Contra Costa County has shifted 5.5 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

151

Total Assets

$139.0M

Total Income

$177.0M

Per 10K Residents

58.6

nonprofits

+23.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

16

Median Assets

$445K

Oldest Active

1931

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Arts & Culture
24
Education
21
Religion
13
Recreation & Sports
7
Human Services
7
Philanthropy
6
Environment
5
Animal-Related
4
Science & Tech
4
Youth Development
3
Civil Rights
3
Community Improvement
3
Unknown
3
Health Care
2
Mental Health
2
Housing & Shelter
2
International
2
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
Social Science
1
Public Benefit
1
82.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $115.1M of $139.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in El Cerrito

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCESMental Health$31.4M$109.2M1980
PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOLUnknown$30.8M$19.7M1998
EAST BAY MONTESSORIEducation$12.7M$2.1M1981
NORMAN AND JOAN KINSEY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$10.1M$6.9M2010
AS YOU SOWUnknown$9.2M$12.1M1993
ALLES INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCHMedical Research$6.1M$1.3M2016
GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATIONEducation$5.0M$2.6M2009
GOOD TABLE LLCCommunity Improvement$3.7M$10K2021
LES BLANK FILMS INCArts & Culture$3.4M$1.9M2014
ARHOOLIE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$2.7M$2.3M1995
SERA JEY FOUNDATIONEducation$2.0M$176K2014
ABHAYA FELLOWSHIPReligion$1.9M$1.4M2014
ASIA CONNECTION INCPhilanthropy$1.6M$1.0M2001
SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB OF AMERICA TRUSTAnimal-Related$1.6M$351K2005
OPEN SOURCE WELLNESSHuman Services$1.1M$1.6M2016
JIANGS FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$1.1M$3322011
FOUNTAIN PROJECT FOUNDATIONHealth Care$991K$377K2006
DANIEL SINGER MILLENIUM PRIZE FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$960K$65K2001
WEST CONTRA COSTA RETIRED EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEducation$914K$327K2001
CHRISTIAN WITNESS FELLOWSHIPβ€”$796K$106K1969
UNITED MATH CIRCLES FOUNDATIONEducation$769K$551K2014
PRACTICE SPACE INCEducation$673K$1.2M2017
CHILD FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONALInternational$672K$2.3M1993
GREENLIFE FOUNDATIONHealth Care$639K$190K2016
EL CERRITO PRE-SCHOOL CENTERβ€”$623K$522K1959
PERSONALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTEβ€”$618K$79K1984
EL CERRITO LIBRARY FOUNDATIONEducation$606K$94K2015
CONTRA COSTA CIVIC THEATREArts & Culture$593K$645K1963
AI FOR GOOD FOUNDATIONScience & Tech$589K$955K2016
HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INCArts & Culture$491K$266K2013
REACH WEST FOR SPECIAL ADULTSHuman Services$472K$117K2010
RICHMOND EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRYβ€”$419K$186K1986
MADERA ELEMENTARY FOUNDATIONEducation$413K$248K2016
ASSOCIATION FOR INVESTMENT IN POPULAR ACTION COMMITTEESCivil Rights$403K$947K2007
EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY FUNDEducation$339K$157K1999
SUSTAINABILITY PARKS RECYCLING WILDLIFE LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDEnvironment$327K$61K2006
GOLDEN GATE LIVE STEAMERS INCArts & Culture$270K$38K2005
UC BERKELEY CHICANO LATINO ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONEducation$246K$319K2015
GOOD INSTITUTEβ€”$241K$2.1M2005
EAST BAY JUDO INSTITUTERecreation & Sports$210K$128K1994
ROTARY FOUNDATION OF EL CERRITOPhilanthropy$176K$8K2003
SAKURA KAI INCβ€”$175K$33K1975
KLEZCALIFORNIA INCArts & Culture$155K$119K2003
ECYBUnknown$122K$198K2020
WEPERFORM ORGArts & Culture$120K$110K2007
PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INCβ€”$119K$203K1967
RED OAK OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$114K$125K1998
PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INCβ€”$105K$110K1967
PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INCβ€”$86K$62K1967
IMMIGRANTED INCEducation$67K$1K2017

El Cerrito, CA has 151 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $139.0M. The most common category is Arts, Culture & Humanities, with 24 organizations. 16 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 58.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1931.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

152

Total Approved

$47.9M

Jobs Supported

1,129

Per 10K Residents

59.0

SBA loans

-5.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

56

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

22 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)89% of all loans

Loans

135

Total Amount

$40.1M

Avg Loan

$297,166

Median Loan

$199,900

SBA Guaranteed

$30.3M(76%)

Jobs Supported

1,061

50411% of all loans

Loans

17

Total Amount

$7.7M

Avg Loan

$455,647

Median Loan

$368,000

7(a) β€” 89%504 β€” 11%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

19

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$14.1M

30% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$744,568

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade26 loans
NAICS 44
$11.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance22 loans
NAICS 62
$9.4M
Other Services19 loans
NAICS 81
$5.7M
Accommodation & Food Services12 loans
NAICS 72
$4.8M
Professional & Technical Services11 loans
NAICS 54
$2.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Wholesale 209 Llc1$4.2M
729 Kearney Street Llc1$2.7M
Treats Hq, Inc.2$1.7M
Mugunghwa Kr Inc1$1.3M
Interior Elevation Llc2$1.2M
Ifshin Violins1$1.0M
Paper Boat1$868K
Spv Holdings Inc.2$845K
Cw Healthcare Services Inc1$800K
Sweet Home Dental1$800K

El Cerrito, CA has received 152 SBA loans totaling $47.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 135 loans (89% of the total), supporting 1,061 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 17 loans totaling $7.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in El Cerrito is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 22 loans. That works out to 59.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

35

Total Population

765,941

Avg Median Income

-$37,976,009

Avg Home Value

-$37,076,521

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
941114,553$131,343$1,217,300$2,3340.3
941302,829$91,750N/A$2,5380.9
94516208N/A$786,800$1,2503.6
945253,665$101,850$709,000$2,1862.5
9453026,229$127,731$1,097,300$2,4344.3
9454726,245$130,583$741,200$3,0035.7
9455348,600$121,023$781,400$2,24761.6
9456319,409$250,001$1,810,100$2,40720.5
9456418,835$120,833$697,100$2,7386.8
945728,712$89,074$653,500$2,1439.2
9460231,450$124,744$1,111,800$1,9243.6
9460638,746$70,769$747,600$1,7752.3
9460727,891$87,937$744,600$1,8755.9
9460833,998$116,306$826,900$2,5612.8
9460924,854$106,698$1,147,900$2,1161.7
9461032,675$130,435$1,324,500$2,1842.1
9461139,240$176,517$1,485,000$2,2747.3
9461217,663$77,069$814,000$1,9361.0
9461816,845$205,552$1,789,100$2,7422.4
9470217,073$99,135$1,168,200$1,9741.3
9470320,874$108,922$1,273,000$2,2571.3
9470424,427$52,105$918,500$1,9870.8
9470514,149$163,254$1,892,300$2,3303.4
9470620,486$136,961$1,188,100$2,3941.5
9470712,728$196,591$1,626,500$2,4061.8
9470811,967$229,004$1,517,100$2,9263.3
9470912,179$95,223$1,240,500$1,9880.7
947108,144$118,007$1,084,500$2,5462.2
947205,649N/AN/A$3,5010.7
9480133,564$75,786$593,500$1,60811.5
9480327,588$116,075$729,000$2,29512.8
9480444,679$86,430$618,000$1,8256.5
9480515,356$114,191$738,800$2,2721.9
9480661,749$82,818$582,000$2,0137.8
9492012,682$238,304$2,000,001$3,5016.5

El Cerrito, CA has 35 ZIP codes with a combined population of 765,941. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$37,976,009. The average median home value is -$37,076,521. The average median monthly rent is $2,300.

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