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Brea, California

city · Orange County

At a glance

47,469
Population
$922,300
Median home value (all homes)
204% above U.S. median
$1,134,146
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,397/mo
Median rent
78% above U.S. median
$131,129
Median household income
67% above U.S. median
31.2 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
28.8%
Locations with fiber available
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 163 — 63% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing222% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities11% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost67% above
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 college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates92.8%
College graduates52.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brea Economic Development
The City of Brea's Community and Economic Development Department is the one-stop shop for all things Brea Business and helps open and grow local businesses.
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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