El Cerro, Danville, VA
El Cerro — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for El Cerro, Danville, Virginia. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) licensing database.
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El Cerro Neighborhood Overview
El Cerro, Danville, California
El Cerro is a prime residential neighborhood in Danville, California, characterized by its high homeownership rate of 85.0%. This affluent community, served primarily by ZIP code 94526, reflects a stable and established housing market where the vast majority of residents own their homes, with a renter-occupied rate of just 15.0%.
The housing market in El Cerro is squarely in the high-end tier, with a median home value of $1,465,900. Homes average around 1,750 square feet, and the mortgage market is overwhelmingly dominated by conventional loans, with 918 of the 932 total HMDA loan originations being conventional. This aligns with the neighborhood's high median household income of $202,697, which supports the substantial home values. For the rental segment, the median gross rent is $3,459 per month.
The neighborhood's character is defined by its prime market tier and significant economic strength. The extremely low volume of government-backed lending—only 7 VA loans and 6 FHA loans originated—further underscores the area's affluence and the financial profile of its typical buyer. El Cerro represents a high-value, owner-occupied enclave within the broader Danville community.
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El Cerro Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.5M | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $203K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Prime | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94526 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 932 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 7 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.8% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.3M | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 918 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 6 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in El Cerro, Danville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for El Cerro
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) — 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 / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18