Brea, California
Quick Statistics
Brea is a community in Orange County, California, home to about 47,469 people spread across 12.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $59,724 a year, and a typical home is worth about $922,300. About 59.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 21 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Brea ranks number 199 of 1,570 in population, number 280 in median household income, number 304 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Brea typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 43°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Placentia, CA | 3.1 mi. | 52,826 |
| 2. | Rowland Heights, CA | 3.4 mi. | 45,911 |
| 3. | Fullerton, CA | 4.5 mi. | 140,968 |
| 4. | La Habra, CA | 5.0 mi. | 61,970 |
| 5. | La Habra Heights, CA | 5.3 mi. | 5,478 |
| 6. | Yorba Linda, CA | 5.9 mi. | 67,170 |
| 7. | Diamond Bar, CA | 5.9 mi. | 53,355 |
| 8. | South San Jose Hills, CA | 6.4 mi. | 16,911 |
What is the population of Brea, California?
Brea has a population of about 47,469 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Brea, California in?
Brea is located in Orange County, California.
What is the median home value in Brea, California?
The median home value in Brea is about $922,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Brea, California?
The median personal income in Brea is about $59,724 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Brea, California?
Since 1950, 32 tornadoes have been recorded in Orange County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Brea, California?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 43 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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