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This chapter evaluates the characteristics of modern-day El Cerrito, California. First, an overview of the major dimensions of change that have affected El Cerrito over the six decades since it was initially studied, is presented. Then the extent to which contemporary El Cerrito exhibits the major defining traits associated with the sociological notions of 'community', is considered. How those traits may be changing in response to both local and extra-local forces, are also considered. Next, the question of whether the social context that exists in contemporary El Cerrito is consistent with the notions of social well-being identified by Wilkinson as deriving from local community social structures and processes, is considered. Finally, some observations on factors that are likely to influence the degree of persistence and the patterns of change in community conditions in the coming years, are offered.

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