Brea, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
44,182
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
6.1%
Median Home
$687,700
Median Income
$100,969
Median Rent
$1,958
Brea SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Brea, CA Crime Report
1,241
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,839.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
21.03%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brea / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,241 | 2,839.5 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 63 | 144.1 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 22 | 50.3 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 70.9 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,178 | 2,695.3 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 121 | 276.9 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 959 | 2,194.3 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 98 | 224.2 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Brea, CA Cost Of Living
160
Brea's Overall Cost Of Living
Brea's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Brea | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 273 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 134 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 126 | 100 | |
Brea, CA Photos
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Rankings for Brea in California
Map Of Brea, CA
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Population over time in Brea
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44,182 | 4.4% |
| 2019 | 42,330 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 41,921 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 41,351 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 40,931 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 40,443 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 39,843 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 39,384 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 38,837 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 38,427 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brea
| Race | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.1% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.7% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 23.8% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 30.2% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Brea
| Gender | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brea for adults over 25
| Education | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Brea, California
| Income | Brea | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.0% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.2% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
