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Crime in Brea summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brea. Key points include:
There were 1,504 total crimes in Brea in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brea is 3,075.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brea is 210.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brea is 2,865.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brea is 45.13% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Brea Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brea / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,504 | 3,075.6 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 103 | 210.6 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 45 | 92.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 51 | 104.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,401 | 2,865.0 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 132 | 269.9 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,193 | 2,439.6 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 76 | 155.4 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brea summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brea. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brea is 177 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brea is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brea is $1,140,405.
The median income in Brea is $131,129.
Brea's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brea Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brea | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 332 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brea, CA Weather
The average high in Brea is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brea |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brea Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brea
The current population in Brea is 47,469. The population has increased 23.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47,469 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 47,337 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 47,099 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 46,912 | 6.2% |
| 2020 | 44,182 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 42,678 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 42,330 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 41,921 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 41,351 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 40,931 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 40,443 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 39,843 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 39,384 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 38,837 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 38,427 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brea
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Brea is:
35.4% White with 16,810 White residents.
1.6% African American with 777 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
27.7% Asian with 13,142 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 186 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 2,325 Two Or More residents.
29.9% Hispanic with 14,197 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 27.7% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 29.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brea
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Brea is 52.5% female with 24,939 female residents.
Brea is 47.5% male with 22,529 male residents.
| Gender | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brea for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Brea completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Brea completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Brea completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Brea completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Brea completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Brea completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Brea completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Brea completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Brea completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brea, California
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3.2% of households in Brea earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Brea earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Brea earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.1% of households in Brea earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.3% of households in Brea earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.1% of households in Brea earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Brea earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Brea earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.5% of households in Brea earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.5% of households in Brea earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.5% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
