What are the schools like in Cerritos, CA?

Cerritos is served primarily by ABC Unified. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.6:1.

What is the median household income in Cerritos?

The median household income in Cerritos, CA is $124,460 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Cerritos, CA?

Cerritos has an average high temperature of 68.8°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches.

Cerritos, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cerritos, CA affordable or expensive?

Cerritos's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cerritos is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $862,100 and the median rent is $2,743 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cerritos, CA?

Cerritos has a violent crime rate of 350.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5332.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cerritos, CA a Good Place to Live?

Cerritos is a small city of 49,016 in California, with a median household income of $124,460 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Cerritos stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cerritos is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cerritos city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Cerritos's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cerritos costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cerritos, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$862,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,743	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,460	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Cerritos's violent crime rate is 350.3 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

350.3 /100k

Property Crime

5332.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cerritos is served primarily by ABC Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cerritos, CA	National Avg
School District	ABC Unified	—
Elementary Schools	20	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cerritos sees average highs of 68.8°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 11.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cerritos, CA
Average High — January	68.8°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	11.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cerritos, CA	National Avg
Population	49,016	—
Median Age	46.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	15.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.9%	18.9%
Asian	60.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	25.5%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Cerritos

Cerritos, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

90703

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cerritos, CA affordable or expensive?

Cerritos's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cerritos roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $862,100 and median rent is $2,743/month.

What is the crime rate in Cerritos, CA?

Cerritos's violent crime rate is 350.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5332.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cerritos?

Public schools in Cerritos are operated by ABC Unified. The district has 20 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1. 55.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cerritos, CA a good place to live?

Cerritos, CA has a population of 49,016, a median household income of $124,460, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cerritos?

Cerritos averages 68.8°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cerritos?

Cerritos, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 90703.

What is the population of Cerritos?

The population of Cerritos, California is 49,016 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cerritos?

Key numbers for living in Cerritos: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $862,100, median household income $124,460, crime index 157 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cerritos side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.