Median Income $50,517

33% lower than US avg

Home Value $64,200

77% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 14.6%

57% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.4%

5% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.1%

67% lower than US avg

How Brenda Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population798

Median Age76.1 yrs

Density115/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans29.4%

Economy

Median Income$50,517

Per Capita$31,927

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty4.1%

County GDP$849M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$64,200

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units546

Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity30.4%

Uninsured10.4%

Smoking14.7%

Depression22.0%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)

AQI45 (Good)

Rain4.6 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation1,374 ft (419 m)

Education

Bachelor's+14.6%

High School+93.3%

Graduate+10.1%

School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%

Commute22 min

Broadband64.6%

Libraries5

Is Brenda a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brenda receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Brenda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brenda is $50,517, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brenda is $64,200, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Brenda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Brenda has a population of 798 with a density of 115 people per square mile. The median age is 76.1 years, 96% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%).

Population

798

Total Population

115

People / sq mi

76.1yrs

Median Age

96% above US avg

6.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%

Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Brenda vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brenda vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brenda is $50,517, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Brenda vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$50,517
	33% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,927
Avg Weekly Wage	$992
IRS Avg AGI	$50,052

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.1%
	67% below US avg
Establishments (County)	402
County GDP	$849M

Business (County)

Restaurants	74
Healthcare	26
Retail	87
Manufacturing	9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,768
	8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	5.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	21.8 min
Drive Alone	31.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	68.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Brenda is $64,200, 77% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$64,200
	77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	19.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,053
1 Bedroom	$1,151
2 Bedrooms	$1,419
3 Bedrooms	$1,889
4 Bedrooms	$2,158

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	96.0%
Housing Units	546
Median Year Built	2002

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,768
	8% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.87%

In Brenda, 30.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 10.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 22.0% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brenda vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.4%
	5% below US avg
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	27.9%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	7.3%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.7%
	5% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.4%
Physical Inactivity	22.1%
Depression	22.0%
Mental Distress	17.3%
Physical Distress	13.6%
Short Sleep	33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	10.4%
	21% above US avg
Checkup Rate	65.1%
Dental Visits	53.7%
Premature Death	23,645/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	4.7/10
Exercise Access	41.8%
Healthcare Facilities	26

Brenda has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation is 4.6 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)

Annual Average	73.7°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	96°F (35°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	4.6 inches
	88% below US avg
Snowfall	0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,374 ft (419 m)
Area	6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density	115/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6721°N, 113.9379°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County FIPS	04012

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.2-point margin. 64.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.8%

D 27.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	14.6%
	57% below US avg
High School+	93.3%
Graduate Degree+	10.1%
School Test Score	4.62

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	115/sq mi
Total Area	6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	64.6%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	26
Restaurants	74
Retail Stores	87

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	21.8 min
Drive Alone	31.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	68.7%

Brenda, AZ

How Brenda Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Brenda a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Brenda vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Brenda vs U.S. Average

Income: Brenda vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Brenda vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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