Fairmount, El Cerrito, CA
Fairmount — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Fairmount, 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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Fairmount Neighborhood Overview
Fairmount is a neighborhood in the city of 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. The housing market is primarily driven by conventional financing, with 372 conventional loan originations significantly outpacing other types like FHA (15) and VA (1) loans, indicating a buyer pool with strong financial profiles.
The neighborhood exhibits a mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 56.1% and a renter-occupied rate of 43.9%. The median gross rent is $2,334 per month. Households are affluent, with a median household income of $119,761, which aligns with the high cost of housing. The average home size is reported at 1,275 square feet.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 9 neighborhoods in El Cerrito.
Fairmount 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 Fairmount, El Cerrito
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Fairmount
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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