Life in Brea research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Brea over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brea:
The population in Brea is 47,337.
The median home value in Brea is $1,100,263.
The median income in Brea is $124,837.
The cost of living in Brea is 175 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Brea is $2,285.
The unemployment rate in Brea is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Brea is 6.4%.
The average high in Brea is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
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.
| 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 |
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 175 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 $1,100,263.
The median income in Brea is $124,837.
| Living Expense | Brea | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 321 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 128 | 100 | |
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 |
The current population in Brea is 47,337. The population has increased 23.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
36.8% White with 17,426 White residents.
1.7% African American with 788 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.
25.9% Asian with 12,243 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 200 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 2,040 Two Or More residents.
30.8% Hispanic with 14,582 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.8% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.7% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 25.9% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 30.8% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Brea is 53.1% female with 25,153 female residents.
Brea is 46.9% male with 22,183 male residents.
| Gender | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Brea completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Brea completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Brea completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Brea completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Brea completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Brea completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% 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 | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.3% of households in Brea earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Brea earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Brea earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in Brea earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.4% of households in Brea earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.8% of households in Brea earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Brea earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in Brea earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.8% of households in Brea earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.7% of households in Brea earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.8% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.8% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.7% | 19.4% | 12.6% |