Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
26%
Cerritos
Cerritos, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,720
Population
46,112
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A hidden gem between Los Angeles and Long Beach
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Located in the heart of the Los Angeles Basin, Cerritos is a scenic suburb covered in lush greenery. Cerritos has long enjoyed sustained growth due to its central location and innovative atmosphere, boasting the country’s first solar-heated City Hall. Families are particularly drawn to Cerritos for its excellent school district, numerous parks, and its landmark library.
The renowned Cerritos Library features 300,000 books in addition to museum-grade exhibits, a large aquarium, and a spacious conference center. Residents also delight in access to a wide variety of live performances at the world-class Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Recreational opportunities abound at Cerritos’ 28 parks and recreation facilities, including the popular Heritage Park and Don Knabe Community Regional Park.
Cerritos is home to an array of diverse eateries, offering something for every taste. Shopping, dining, and entertainment options are plentiful at the sprawling Cerritos Towne Center. Metropolitan amenities are just a short drive away in nearby Los Angeles and Long Beach, which are easily accessible via the 5, 605, and 91 Freeways.
Explore the City
A statue of Paul Revere can be found in Heritage Park.
Shop at over one hundred retailers inside of the Los Cerritos Center Mall in Cerritos, CA.
Shop for fresh produce and goods at the Cerritos neighborhood weekly Cerritos Farmer's Market.
Take a stroll on the paved paths under the shade of mature trees in Sunshine Park in Cerritos.
Head over to Don Knabe Community Regional Park for a day of fishing.
Cerritos is served by its COW bus system and connects to neighboring cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,148
Average: $144,965
Education
20,493
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,853
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cerritos has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cerritos, CA is $2,847 for a studio, $2,719 for one bedroom, $3,313 for two bedrooms, and $3,392 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cerritos has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,719/month
749 Sq Ft
House
$3,904/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,358/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cerritos, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
774 Students
Public
Grades K-5
612 Students
Public
Grades K-5
561 Students
Cecil B. Stowers Magnet School of International Studies
Public
Grades K-5
547 Students
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,024 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
639 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
542 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,996 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,024 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,631 Students
Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.