At a Glance
Median Income
$124,837
$53,128 per capita
Home Value
$874,300
Zillow: $1,117,626
Median Rent
$2,285/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
2,877/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
8.0% smoking rate
How Brea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brea a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brea residents earn a median household income of $124,837 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,128. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brea is $874,300 , 210% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,117,626. Median rent is $2,285/month, with 31.3% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Brea reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,877/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.
Education
50.2% of adults in Brea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brea has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population47,337
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,742/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born23.9%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,837
Per Capita$53,128
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$874,300
Rent$2,285
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$1,117,626
Housing Units17,245
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property2,877/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary276/100K
Health
Obesity22.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation584 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Brea was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
23.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.