Cost of Living in Brea, California
Brea has a population of about 47,469. The median household income is $131,129, median gross rent is $2,397/month, and the median home value is $922,300. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Brea expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Brea is 45% above the national median and home values are 146% above the national median. Household income here is 56% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 22% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brea?
The median gross rent in Brea, California is $2,397 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Brea?
The median owner-occupied home value in Brea is $922,300 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Brea?
The median household income in Brea is $131,129 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.