Brawley, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.5 Fair / 5.0
26,934 Population
$60,370 Median Income
$270,100 Home Value
$954 Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
269 Violent Crime / 100K
30.8 yrs Median Age
13.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.5
Overall
2.6
Economy
4.2
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.1
Education

People

Population26,934
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density3,329/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 38.2%

Economy

2.6/5
Median Income$60,370
Per Capita Income$25,729
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty Rate18.3%
County GDP$12,907M

Housing

4.2/5
Home Value (Census)$270,100
Zillow Value$352,071
Median Rent$954
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes14.6%
Depression20.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime269/100K
Property Crime3,970/100K
Murder7.8/100K
Vehicle Theft264.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Jan / Jul57° / 92°
Rain2 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+74.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)12

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Work From Home9.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Brawley Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$60,370
Home Value$270,100
Median Rent$954
Poverty Rate18.3%
Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
Unemployment8.4%
Violent Crime268.5 /100K
Avg Temperature73.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population26,934
Population Density3,329 per sq mi
Median Age30.8 years
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38.2% Black 1% Hispanic 2.9% Other 57.9%
White38.2%
Black or African American1.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races57.9%

Language

English Only34.4%
Spanish Speakers65.6%
English 34.4% Spanish 65.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.0%
Health Insurance94.2%

Income

20% below avg
Median Household Income$60,370
Per Capita Income$25,729
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,051
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$50,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate8.4%
Poverty Rate18.3%
Total Establishments (County)9,795
County GDP$12,907M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation280
Healthcare Facilities322
Retail Stores429
Manufacturing68
Total Establishments9,795

Industry Mix

Restaurants 280 Healthcare 322 Retail 429 Manufacturing 68

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$50,076
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,268

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.5 min
Work From Home9.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

4% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$270,100
Zillow Home Value Index$352,071

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$435,000
Price Per Sq Ft$204
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops16.7%
Active Inventory36

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied53.4%

Rental Costs

18% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$954

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,268
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.58%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes14.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.6%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity35.4%
Depression20.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.2%
Regular Checkup68.8%
Premature Death Rate8,703 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.1 / 10
Exercise Access81.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)322
Restaurants (County)280

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime268.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter7.8 /100K
Rape27.2 /100K
Robbery38.9 /100K
Aggravated Assault194.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,969.6 /100K
Burglary867.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,837.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft264.6 /100K
Arson58.4 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)36

Temperature

57°F Jan 92°F Jul
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)
Annual Average73.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation2.4 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation-113 ft (-34 m)
Land Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density3,329 per sq mi
Latitude32.9785°
Longitude-115.5286°
County FIPS06025

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.1%
D 48.3%

Republican +0.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
High School+74.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density3,329 per sq mi
Land Area8.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)36

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