Brooktrails, CA

California

Brooktrails is a small town in California with a population of 4,394. Residents earn $120,099 per year, which is 60% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,394 Population 605/sq mi density
$120,099 Median Income $36,946 per capita
$382,000 Home Value
$1,443 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,099 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$382,000 home value, $1,443/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,099
60% higher than US avg
Home Value $382,000
36% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,443
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.5%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,394
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density605/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 70%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,099
Per Capita$36,946
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$4,693M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$382,000
Rent$1,443
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden34.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation1,743 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+84.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Libraries7

Is Brooktrails a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brooktrails receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Brooktrails stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brooktrails is $120,099, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Brooktrails among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brooktrails is $382,000, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,443 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Brooktrails experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Brooktrails has a population of 4,394 with a density of 605 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.1%), with 6.8% Hispanic.

Population

4,394
Total Population
605
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Brooktrails vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.4%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.6%
31% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Brooktrails vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brooktrails is $120,099, which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Brooktrails vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,099
60% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,946
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
IRS Avg AGI$67,138

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,522
County GDP$4,693M

Business (County)

Restaurants336
Healthcare265
Retail403
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,264
79% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Brooktrails is $382,000, 36% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,443 (24% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$382,000
36% above US avg
Median List Price$337,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$337,000
$/Sq Ft$198
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops18.8%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,443
24% above US avg
Rent Burden34.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,264
79% above US avg
Effective Rate1.64%
In Brooktrails, 26.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 19.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.5%
17% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity19.8%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.0%
Checkup Rate69.0%
Premature Death10,093/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access68.8%
Healthcare Facilities265

Crime Rates: Brooktrails vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Brooktrails has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.2 inches
30% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,743 ft (531 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density605/sq mi
Coordinates39.4433°N, 123.3938°W
County FIPS06045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.5%
D 61.3%

Winner: Democrat by 26.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+84.4%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density605/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities265
Restaurants336
Retail Stores403

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Work from Home2.4%

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