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ARTICLE: Cerritos In-Depth

The city of Cerritos, California, formerly known as Dairy Valley, is conveniently located between the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles and business-oriented Anaheim. Cerritos's dairy roots have been left far behind, however, as it continues to serve as a "Gateway City" to LA.

The Cerritos area currently supports a population of 51,488, with larger neighbors Anaheim (population 328,014) and the rapidly expanding "City of Angels" (3,819,951). A study by California State University at Northridge called Cerritos the "most ethnically diverse place in America."

Cerritos is home to a charming farmer's market, 18 parks and the annual "Festival of Friendship." The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, which offers everything from Shakespeare to opera, has evolved into one of the top-grossing theaters of its size in the U.S. Nearby attractions include LA's world-renowned restaurants, several amusement parks, Sunset Strip and, of course, Hollywood.

A study by Applied Development Economics in 2006 estimated the average annual income of a household in Cerritos to be $87,700. The city's per capita income is $25,249.

Industrial and retail trades dominate Cerritos's economy. Residents also commute frequently to Los Angeles, where they can partake in the nation's largest manufacturing hub, steel fabrication, fashion apparel, or the finance and banking industry.

Major employers in Cerritos include:

• United Postal Service
• Cerritos Industrial Park
• Xerox Corporation
• Delta Dental

Sources:

• City of Cerritos
• U.S. Census Bureau

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