Del Norte, El Cerrito, CA
Del Norte — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Del Norte, El Cerrito, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Del Norte Neighborhood Overview
Del Norte is a neighborhood in El Cerrito, California, characterized by its luxury market tier and high property values. The median home value here is $1,046,500, reflecting a premium real estate environment. Homeownership is the majority tenure, with a rate of 56.1%, while 43.9% of housing units are renter-occupied. The median gross rent for these units is $2,334 per month, indicating a significant cost for tenants in this desirable area.
The local housing market is active, with 388 total home loan originations recorded. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (372), with a much smaller number of FHA loans (15) and a single VA loan. This lending pattern underscores the neighborhood's affluence, aligning with a median household income of $119,761. The average home size of 1,275 square feet suggests a mix of moderately sized properties within this high-value market.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 9 neighborhoods in El Cerrito.
Del Norte Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $120K |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.8% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94530 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 388 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.3% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $915K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 372 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 15 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Del Norte, El Cerrito
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Del Norte
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14