El Cerrito, CA housing market
The typical El Cerrito home is worth about $1,137,000, up 2.7% in a year, 49% above the California typical home. Homes typically sell in 13 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how El Cerrito compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
El Cerrito at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | El Cerrito | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $816,000 | $453,000 |
| 2018 | $901,000 | $501,000 |
| 2019 | $927,000 | $539,000 |
| 2020 | $954,000 | $551,000 |
| 2021 | $1,057,000 | $607,000 |
| 2022 | $1,195,000 | $703,000 |
| 2023 | $1,169,000 | $727,000 |
| 2024 | $1,164,000 | $758,000 |
| 2025 | $1,149,000 | $782,000 |
| 2026 | $1,109,000 | $767,000 |
| August 2026 | $1,137,000 | $764,000 |
El Cerrito and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito | $1.14M | +2.7% | 13 | $127,876 |
| Richmond | $602K | −1.7% | 20 | $95,391 |
| Kensington | $1.49M | +4.5% | 15 | $237,130 |
| Albany | $1.25M | +5.7% | 16 | $144,107 |
8.9 years of income
The typical El Cerrito home costs about 8.9 years of the town's median household income, more than across California (7.7 years).
How El Cerrito ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Recent listings in El Cerrito
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.