Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Brea
Brea, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,518
Population
47,051
Renter Mix
39% Rent
A great community for shoppers and outdoorsy types alike.
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Welcome to Brea, a welcoming city in northern Orange County that combines residential comfort with a dynamic downtown scene. Founded in 1917 as an oil town, Brea has evolved into a community known for its shopping, dining, and arts culture. The centrally located Brea Mall anchors the retail district, while an impressive collection of more than 140 public art installations enhances the cityscape. One-bedroom apartments in Brea average $2,564 per month, reflecting a 4.2% increase over the past year. Housing options include apartment communities and single-family rentals, with popular areas concentrated near downtown and east of the 57 Freeway.
Outdoor recreation awaits at Carbon Canyon Regional Park and Chino Hills State Park, featuring miles of hiking trails and natural spaces. Community life centers around the downtown farmers' market and seasonal events that bring neighbors together. The historic Brea-Olinda Oil Field - a nod to the city's name, which means "tar" in Spanish - preserves the area's oil-producing heritage. Students attend schools within the Brea Olinda Unified School District, recognized with Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School designations. The Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild temperatures typically between the high 60s and mid-80s Fahrenheit, supports year-round outdoor activities.
Explore the City
An overview of some Brea residential communities depict luxury amenities like pools and tennis.
Near the shops and restaurants, residents can find street parking.
A variety of shops and restaurants can be found throughout Brea.
Brea residents love to jog through Craig Regional Park.
The 57 Freeway links Brea to Los Angeles County at its northern border.
There are many specialty booths at the Spring Craft Boutique.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,542
Average: $137,786
Education
17,963
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,712
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brea has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brea, CA is $2,129 for a studio, $2,516 for one bedroom, $2,920 for two bedrooms, and $3,010 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brea has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,516/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$5,801/month
2,129 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brea, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
504 Students
Public
Grades K-5
649 Students
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Public
Grades K-5
544 Students
Public
Grades K-5
498 Students
Public
Grades K-6
434 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
921 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,676 Students
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Craig Regional Park
- Fullerton Arboretum
- La Habra Historical Museum
- Children's Museum at La Habra
- Schabarum Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Ontario International
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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.