California · Metropolitan Area
Brea is a mid-size city in California with a population of 47,337. Residents earn $124,837 per year, which is 66% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brea receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Brea offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brea is $124,837, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Brea among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Brea is $874,300, making it a premium housing market at 210% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,285 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Brea is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 128 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,718 per 100,000, 39% above the national average.
Brea is a highly educated community — 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Brea enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 64.3% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| 166% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,837 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,128 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
| Census Median | $874,300 |
| 210% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,115,211 |
| Median List Price | $1,160,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,160,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $605 |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.7% |
| Price Drops | 15.8% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,285 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,772 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.15% |
| Obesity | 22.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.0% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Total Violent | 128.2/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 12.1/100K |
| Robbery | 53.2/100K |
| Assault | 62.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,717.7/100K |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 413.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,168.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 135.4/100K |
| Arson | 7.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.5 inches |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9252°N, 117.8651°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.2% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,742/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 22 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 28 |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |