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Cerritos, CA

Cerritos is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and is one of several cities that constitute the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. It was incorporated on April 24, 1956. As of 2019, the population was 49,859. It is part of the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, California Metropolitan Statistical Area designated by the Office of Management and Budget.

Cerritos was originally inhabited by Native Americans belonging to the Tongva (or "People of the Earth"). The Tongva were called the "Gabrieleños" by the Spanish settlers after the nearby Mission San Gabriel Arcángel. The Tongva were the largest group of indigenous peoples in Southern California as well as the most developed in the region. The Tongva lived off the land, deriving food from the animals or plants that could be gathered, snared, or hunted, and grinding acorns as a staple.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.05 km2); 8.7 square miles (22.53 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (1.48%) is water.

Cerritos lies along the Los Angeles County and Orange County border. The cities bordering Cerritos on the Los Angeles County side include Artesia in the center, Bellflower, Lakewood, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, and La Mirada. Buena Park and La Palma border the city on the Orange County side. Other cities in the region include Cypress in Orange County, and Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach in Los Angeles County.

The former postal ZIP code of Cerritos was 90701 and was shared with the city of Artesia; however, it was later changed to the exclusive 90703 to accommodate the increasing number of new addresses in the city during the mid-1990s.

Cerritos emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Cerritos’ Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Gold’s Gym, and Crunch Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Cerritos, such as the Reservoir Hill Park and the San Gabriel River Parks and Trails. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Cerritos, CA are Cerritos Heritage Park, Don Knabe Community Regional Park, Los Cerritos Center. 

Population: 46,851 (2024). ZIP codes: 90701, 90703. Area code: 562. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Area: 8.9 square miles (23.05 km2).

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Is Cerritos, CA a good place to live?

Cerritos is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Cerritos offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cerritos, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

Is Cerritos, CA expensive?

Cerritos is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 6 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Cerritos is estimated to be 149.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

What is the crime rate in Cerritos, CA?

With a crime rate of 42 per one thousand residents, Cerritos has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 24. Within California, more than 94% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Cerritos.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Cerritos

Cerritos’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Gold’s Gym

Crunch Fitness

Reservoir Hill Park 

San Gabriel River Parks and Trails

Cerritos Heritage Park

Don Knabe Community Regional Park

Los Cerritos Center

Niche

Zero Down

Neighborhoodscout

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