Housing & Real Estate — El Cerrito, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 11,177 |
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| Occupied | 10,696 |
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| Vacant | 481 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 6,129 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 4,567 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,124,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,164,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,444/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $9,367/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 42.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 430 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 598 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 304 |
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| Built before 1960 | 6,712 |
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| Median Year Built | 1956 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
