Brea, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Brea | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,043 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3235.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.56% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,003 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Brea grew by 19.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 42,330 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Brea has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Brea | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,764 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.76% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Brea is about 22% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Brea | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $609,923 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,265 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Brea is about 22.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,265 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Brea spend about 56 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 234 hours, about 9.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Brea | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 56.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 234 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,256 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 43,521 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,023 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Brea is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Brea has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Brea | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Brea has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Brea | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brea, California.
What is the population of Brea, California?
The population of Brea, California is 41,043, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Brea, California?
The population density of Brea, California is 3235.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Brea, California?
The median household income in Brea, California is $117,764, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Brea, California?
The median home price in Brea, California is $609,923, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Brea, California?
The unemployment rate in Brea, California is 6.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.