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Brentwood, CA

Full City Profile · California · Contra Costa County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
64,609 Population 4,345/sq mi density
$139,567 Median Income $55,927 per capita
$791,600 Home Value $797,500 Zillow
$2,509 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 2,039 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$139,567 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$791,600 home value, $2,509/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Brentwood, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$139,567
86% above
$55,927 per capita
Home Value
$791,600
181% above
Zillow: $797,500
Median Rent
$2,509/mo
116% above
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
33% below
2,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
15% above
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
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)

Income
186%
Home Value
281%
Rent
216%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
67%
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.