At a Glance
Median Income
$70,573
$34,672 per capita
Home Value
$413,100
Zillow: $391,972
Median Rent
$1,564/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
1,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
65.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brentwood residents earn a median household income of $70,573 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,672. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brentwood is $413,100 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,972. Median rent is $1,564/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Brentwood reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,460/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Brentwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
65.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brentwood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,753
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density9,876/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,573
Per Capita$34,672
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
B
Home Value$413,100
Rent$1,564
Ownership44.6%
Zillow$391,972
Housing Units1,364
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent429/100K
Property1,460/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary200/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+65.0%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Brentwood was founded in 1922.
The median home in Brentwood was built in 1949.
21.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.
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