Brentwood, California Income Statistics
Brentwood Wealth Score
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Brentwood Above average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Brentwood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $139,065 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $92,429 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 24.3% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 28.7% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Brentwood is about 40% higher than in California. Income has been growing slower in Brentwood (4.9%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 24% of adults in Brentwood earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Brentwood, California grew by 57.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $139,065 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.9% per year.
Brentwood has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2014, its income was 67% higher. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in Brentwood
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 10,311 households (65.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 10.6% of households in Brentwood had an income under $35,000 and 45.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Brentwood has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (28.7% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (9.0% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 485 | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 274 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 530 | 3.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 381 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 705 | 4.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,412 | 9.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,644 | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,109 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,691 | 17.1% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 4,511 | 28.7% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 15,742 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 9,348 residents (24.3% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 28.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.9% of Brentwood residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 23.6% had some income but less than $25,000, and 34.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Brentwood has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (24.3% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (8.8% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 5,733 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,917 | 10.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,015 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,168 | 8.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,279 | 5.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,375 | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,802 | 12.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,876 | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 9,348 | 24.3% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 38,513 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 14.9% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Brentwood
| Metric | Brentwood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.547 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $105,943 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $84,807 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 20.0% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Brentwood, it is 0.547, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 25% more than women's income in Brentwood, California. Over a 35-year career, a 25% wage gap accumulates to roughly $739,760 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Brentwood, California has narrowed from about 35% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 17% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,544 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Brentwood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 17.2% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 35 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,459 people are unemployed in Brentwood, California.
The average commute time in Brentwood is 35 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Brentwood, California has fallen from 9.3% to 6.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.8% in 2012 and fell as low as 5.9% in 2022.
Brentwood has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2013-2015 (as much as 1.4 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 0.9 points higher.
Brentwood, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Brentwood, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood, CA | 48,932 | $139,065 #1/3 | 4.9%/yr #3/3 | 6.2% #1/3 | 0.547 #2/3 |
| Oakley, CA | 37,873 | $135,113 | 7.0%/yr | 6.4% | 0.547 |
| Antioch, CA | 105,266 | $96,783 | 5.1%/yr | 7.7% | 0.558 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Brentwood, California has an overall wealth index grade of A, making it notably better than California, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Brentwood, California.
How Rich Is Brentwood, California?
Brentwood has a wealth index grade of A. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A grade means residents are much better off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $139,065, about 40% higher than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Brentwood, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Brentwood, California rose 58%, from $88,063 to $139,065. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +58% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Brentwood in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Brentwood, California was $141,328, up 9% from $129,793 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Brentwood in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Brentwood, California was $109,813. By 2024 it had risen 27% to $139,065.
Is Brentwood, California a high-income area?
Yes. 24% of adults in Brentwood, California earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 18% (about 1 in 6) in California. 29% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 20% in California.
What is the Gini coefficient in Brentwood, California?
The Gini coefficient in Brentwood is 0.547. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Brentwood, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Brentwood, California has narrowed from about 35% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 17% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,544 since 2009.
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