Brentwood, 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 | Brentwood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,159 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3307.0 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.37% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,461 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Brentwood grew by 90.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 48,093 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Brentwood has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Brentwood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $141,328 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.79% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Brentwood is about 46% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Brentwood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $577,943 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,524 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.5% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Brentwood is about 19.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,524 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Brentwood spend about 73 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 303 hours, about 12.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Brentwood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 36.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 72.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 303 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $9,399 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,207 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,742 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Brentwood is 36 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
Brentwood has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Brentwood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.10 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Brentwood has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Brentwood | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brentwood, California.
What is the population of Brentwood, California?
The population of Brentwood, California is 49,159, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Brentwood, California?
The population density of Brentwood, California is 3307.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Brentwood, California?
The median household income in Brentwood, California is $141,328, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Brentwood, California?
The median home price in Brentwood, California is $577,943, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Brentwood, California?
The unemployment rate in Brentwood, California is 6.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.