Brea, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Brea, California Info Snack

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
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
2,839.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
21.03%
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
1.6x
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

Brea Downtown Restaurant Art
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Brea Cityhall External
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Brea Edwards Cinema Night
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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

White
40.1% (17,724)
African American
1.7% (743)
American Indian
0.1% (31)
Asian
23.8% (10,495)
Hawaiian
0.2% (96)
Other
0.2% (100)
Two Or More
3.7% (1,654)
Hispanic
30.2% (13,339)
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

Female
53.7% (23,704)
Male
46.3% (20,478)
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

< 9th Grade
2.0% (883)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (1,767)
High School / GED
16.0% (7,069)
Some College
22.0% (9,720)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (3,976)
Bachelor's Degree
29.0% (12,812)
Master's Degree
13.0% (5,743)
Professional Degree
3.0% (1,325)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (883)
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

Less than $10,000
2.8% (122,711)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.7% (73,741)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.3% (189,050)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.6% (204,140)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.9% (305,783)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.8% (610,712)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (681,321)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.0% (1,014,153)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.3% (499,104)
$200,000 or more
16.2% (717,480)
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%

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