Brawley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
26,934 Population 3,329/sq mi density
$60,370 Median Income $25,729 per capita
$270,100 Home Value $360,329 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
328 Violent Crime/100K 1,014 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,370 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$270,100 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Brawley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,370
20% below
$25,729 per capita
Home Value
$270,100
4% below
Zillow: $360,329
Median Rent
$954/mo
18% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
328/100K
14% below
1,014/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
328% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Brawley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brawley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
96%
Rent
82%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
428%
Crime
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brawley a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brawley residents earn a median household income of $60,370 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,729. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,795 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brawley is $270,100 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,329. Median rent is $954/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Brawley reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,014/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Brawley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brawley has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.

Data Overview

People

Population26,934
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density3,329/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born28.2%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,370
Per Capita$25,729
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A
Home Value$270,100
Rent$954
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$360,329
Housing Units8,706
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent328/100K
Property1,014/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault297/100K
Burglary343/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain2.4 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation-113 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Brawley was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
28.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.