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Cerritos
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Suburb
Los Angeles

Cerritos

#16 in Best Suburbs to Live in Los Angeles Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Cerritos is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 49,630. Cerritos is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Cerritos offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cerritos there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Cerritos and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Cerritos are highly rated.
    About Cerritos...
    Population
    49,630
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $764,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,482
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Cerritos Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      94.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      28
      40.7
    • Robbery
      78.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      492.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,941.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      292.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
    More About Cerritos Residents

    Working in Cerritos

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $115,600
    National
    $69,021
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