What percentage of people rent in Cerritos, CA?
24.1% (±2.8 points) of the occupied homes in Cerritos, CA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 3,872 renting households against 12,193 that own their home.
In Cerritos, the share of households that rent went from 22.6% in 2015–2019 to 24.1% in 2020–2024 (+1.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 24.1% (±2.8 points)
- Renting households
- 3,872 (±479)
- Median renter income
- $134,406 (±$23,171)
Who rents and who owns in Cerritos
| Cerritos | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 24.1% (±2.8 points) | 54.1% (±0.2 points) | 44.1% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 3,872 (±479) | 1,848,466 (±7,040) | 5,980,523 (±22,985) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 12,193 (±533) | 1,567,983 (±9,447) | 7,567,568 (±37,334) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.1 (±0.3) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.1) | 3.1 (±0.0) | 3.0 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $134,406 (±$23,171) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $135,902 (±$6,674) | $127,538 (±$734) | $127,456 (±$424) | $100,009 |
In Cerritos, the renter share is lower than in Los Angeles County (54.1%).
It is also lower than in California (44.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Los Angeles County, Cerritos ranks 111 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 762 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Cerritos has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.6% (±1.8 points) | 24.1% (±2.8 points) | +1.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $2,410 (±$128) | $2,930 (±$161) | +21.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $106,190 (±$2,851) | $135,439 (±$5,063) | +27.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Cerritos
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos | — | 24.1% (±2.8 points) | — |
| Artesia | 0.6 mi | 50.5% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| La Palma | 2.1 mi | 32.4% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 2.6 mi | 56.2% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| Norwalk | 2.9 mi | 31.7% (±1.7 points) | Higher |
| Lakewood | 3.3 mi | 28.6% (±2.0 points) | Higher |
| Bellflower | 3.6 mi | 60.7% (±2.0 points) | Higher |
| Buena Park | 3.6 mi | 45.0% (±2.4 points) | Higher |
| Cypress | 3.8 mi | 31.9% (±2.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Artesia, CA (50.5%), La Palma, CA (32.4%), Hawaiian Gardens, CA (56.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | Sun Village | 26.5% (±8.1 points) |
| 106 | Carson | 26.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 107 | Avocado Heights | 25.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 108 | Malibu | 24.6% (±4.5 points) |
| 109 | Hacienda Heights | 24.5% (±2.2 points) |
| 110 | West Whittier-Los Nietos | 24.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 111 | Cerritos | 24.1% (±2.8 points) |
| 112 | La Mirada | 23.9% (±2.3 points) |
| 113 | Altadena | 23.1% (±3.1 points) |
| 114 | Diamond Bar | 22.7% (±2.4 points) |
| 115 | West Puente Valley | 22.2% (±4.7 points) |
| 116 (tie) | Irwindale | 22.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 116 (tie) | Vincent | 22.1% (±6.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cerritos
How many renters are there in Cerritos?
Cerritos has an estimated 3,872 (±479) renting households, 24.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Cerritos?
In Cerritos, the share of households that rent went from 22.6% in 2015–2019 to 24.1% in 2020–2024 (+1.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Cerritos?
A renting household in Cerritos has 3.1 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Cerritos?
The median renting household in Cerritos, CA has an income of $134,406 (±$23,171) a year, against $135,902 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos city, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos city, California
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cerritos city, California (place:12552, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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