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Brawley, California

city · Imperial County

At a glance

27,283
Population
$290,700
Median home value (all homes)
4% below U.S. median
$365,419
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$988/mo
Median rent
27% below U.S. median
$59,311
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
18.2 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
3.06%
Locations with fiber available
15.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities5% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost3% below
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college81 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates73%
College graduates15.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Brawley
City government providing a wide range of services through departments such as Development Services, Building, Housing, Finance, Police, Fire, Library, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and City Clerk, with a stated focus on fostering economic development and community well-being.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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