Brea, CA

Living in Brea

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 33
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 9
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 78
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 83
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Schools 84
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Residents

43k Population +4.3k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
45% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian22%
Black2%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate16%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$94k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office27%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$660k Median Home Value +$62k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$464 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K45%
$750K to $999K29%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brea

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Orange County29

Property Crime in Brea

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Orange County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 56 3 0
Feb 57 3 0
Mar 60 2 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 66 0 0
Jun 70 0 0
Jul 75 0 0
Aug 76 0 0
Sep 74 0 0
Oct 68 1 0
Nov 61 1 0
Dec 56 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brea

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brea, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brea, CA

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Discovery Depot
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Brea, CA

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Bethesda University
7 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brea, CA

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Airports

Airports near Brea, CA

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