At a Glance
Median Income
$139,567
$55,927 per capita
Home Value
$791,600
Zillow: $797,500
Median Rent
$2,509/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
2,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Brentwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brentwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brentwood 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
Brentwood residents earn a median household income of $139,567 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,927. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,474 business establishments, including 2,228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brentwood is $791,600 , 181% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $797,500. Median rent is $2,509/month, with 32.8% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Brentwood reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,039/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.8% of adults in Brentwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brentwood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population64,609
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density4,345/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,567
Per Capita$55,927
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$96,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,658
Housing
B
Home Value$791,600
Rent$2,509
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$797,500
Housing Units21,440
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property2,039/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary217/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation89 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 67%
Commute41 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Brentwood was founded in 1837.
The median home in Brentwood was built in 2003.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.
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