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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Leonardo Evans

Anyone else love living in Brea?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 47,337 people. Homes are going for about $874,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Brea sits at 163.1 per 100K. With a population of 47,337, Brea is a smaller city. Rent is about $2,285/month for a decent...

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Quinn A.

Brea housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,337 people. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $124,837, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot o...

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Sophia G.

Studio apartments in Brea -options?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Portland and It's a a smaller city city with about 47,337 people. Rent is about $2,285/month for a decent place. With a population of 47,337, Brea is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me kno...

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Sophia Morales

Best neighborhoods to rent in Brea?

Alright, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $874,300, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $124,837, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,285 for rent here. I'd say...

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Samuel Gonzalez

Living in Brea -the reality

Alright, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Brea sits at 163.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $874,300, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $124,837, which feels pretty solid for the area...

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Samuel Gonzalez

Brea is underrated, change my mind

Hey, The median home value here is around $874,300, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,285 for rent here. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's...

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Jayden M.

Is Brea worth it salary-wise?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $124,837 in Brea. The median home value here is around $874,300, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would...

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Jayden Taylor

Anyone regret moving to Brea?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in legal and With a population of 47,337, Brea is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Brea? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growi...

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charlottewalker2021

Relocating to Brea, CA -pros and cons?

So, I've been here for 17 years and Homes are going for about $874,300 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Leonardo Evans

Commute times in Brea -how bad?

So, I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $2,285/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Brea sits at 163.1 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be...

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Sophia G.

First time home buyer in Brea

Hey folks, I've been here for 9 years and The median home value here is around $874,300, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? Cheers. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where...

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Victoria Ramos

Is Brea getting better or worse?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 53-year-old teacher and The median home value here is around $874,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,285/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,337 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in n...

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Sophia G.

Working in Brea -salaries realistic?

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $874,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,285/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Samuel

Best and worst neighborhoods in Brea

I'm originally from Seattle and Rent is about $2,285/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $874,300, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,337 people. Median household income is $124,837, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-depend...

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Grayson E.

Is Brea worth it salary-wise?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $124,837 in Brea. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changin...

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Aria Murphy

Remote worker thinking about Brea

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $874,300, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience?

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