Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
14%
Brawley
Brawley, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$832
Population
27,577
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Soak in the tranquility of this desert oasis
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Close-Knit
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Agricultural
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Situated in the Imperial Valley, Brawley is the third largest city in California’s Imperial County. Brawley sits in the desert region of southeastern California, and serves as a winter playground for off-roading enthusiasts that flock to the Imperial Sand Dunes every year. Brawley is also convenient to the Salton Sea, where guests can partake in water sports, picnics, and bird-watching along a distinctive inland sea.
Surrounded by a bevy of farms, Brawley manages to exude a suburban feel along Main Street with a slew of strip malls and national restaurants. Home to a close-knit community, Brawley affords residents access to events such as the annual Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo, the California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta, and the Blue Angels Air Show. Destinations like Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Baja California, and San Diego are all within a two-hour drive from Brawley.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,117
Average: $76,801
Education
3,121
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,403
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Brawley, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Brawley, CA is $742 for a studio, $832 for one bedroom, $998 for two bedrooms, and $1,546 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brawley has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$832/month
353 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brawley, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Phil D. Swing Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
725 Students
Public
Grades K-5
725 Students
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
437 Students
Public
Grades K-5
437 Students
Myron D. Witter Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
741 Students
Barbara Worth Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
881 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
881 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,863 Students
Desert Valley High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
162 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
22 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.