Cerritos, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 53,916 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
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.
| Population [details] | 53,916 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 64.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1110.49 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 44.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 54.5 °F/33.62 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 84.8 °F/51.15 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 32.24 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 83 |
| Cost of living [details] | 123.55 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Los Angeles (20.59 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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