At a Glance
Median Income
$50,517
$31,927 per capita
Home Value
$64,200
Zillow: $141,014
Violent Crime
248/100K
3,301/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Brenda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brenda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brenda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brenda residents earn a median household income of $50,517 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,927. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brenda is $64,200 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,014. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Brenda reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,301/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Brenda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brenda has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population798
Median Age76.1 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,517
Per Capita$31,927
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,200
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$141,014
Housing Units546
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property3,301/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death23,645/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain4.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,374 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Broadband64.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Brenda was built in 2002.
68.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
38.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.