Climate
Cerritos has an average temperature of 70 degrees, with moderate summers and mild winters.
Geography
Cerritos is in the center of the Los Angeles Basin, between Anaheim and Los Angeles.
Cultural Attractions
The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts has regularly-scheduled concerts and events, ranging from performances by Whitney Houston to plays by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Recreation
The Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park offers educational, fitness, and other recreational programs for the elderly.
Historical
Cerritos was originally called Dairy Valley because of its agriculture-based economy.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 52,856
- Population under 55:
- 73.1%
- Population over 55:
- 26.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Long Beach
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 84°F July High, 33°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $69,739
- Median home price:
- $522,000
- Average property tax:
- $447
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 12.7%
- High
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 42
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 53
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 128/8
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 155/8
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 29
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