El Cerrito, CA

El Cerrito is a small city located in the East Bay region of California. The population of El Cerrito was just over 30,000 as of the 2010 census. The city has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s when it was known as "The Fruit Basket of Northern California." Today, El Cerrito is home to a variety of businesses and residential neighborhoods.

Real estate in El Cerrito is dominated by single-family homes and apartments. The average price for a single-family home in El Cerrito was $454,000 as of February 2016. In addition, the city has a number of apartment complexes that are popular with young professionals and families. The average price for an apartment in El Cerrito was $1,049 per month as of February 2016.

One reason why real estate prices are high in El Cerrito is because there is limited land available for development. This means that there is high demand for housing and limited supply, which drives up prices. In addition, many people living in El Cerrito commute to jobs in Oakland or Berkeley, which also contributes to high real estate prices.