Living in Brea
Brea is a large place in California, United States, home to 41,944 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 4%, #484 of 12,111), city lovers (top 6%, #206 of 4,114), young professionals (top 6%, #224 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Brea
- It is part of Greater Los Angeles, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 54 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:06.
How Brea ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #7,249 of 11,898 | #269 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,614 of 9,771 | #209 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,395 of 8,006 | #202 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,407 of 6,237 | #171 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,139 of 9,474 | #307 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,784 of 9,474 | #219 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,420 of 10,762 | #289 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #266 of 4,537 | #35 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #224 of 4,444 | #36 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #178 of 3,053 | #32 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,587 of 7,271 | #216 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #550 of 6,227 | #65 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #284 of 3,933 | #54 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #657 of 2,119 | #90 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,906 of 8,006 | #182 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 20 | #11,046 of 12,111 | #264 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #206 of 4,114 | #38 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #369 of 7,271 | #50 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,359 of 9,474 | #134 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 9 | #17,908 of 18,063 | #938 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #10,527 of 16,523 | #769 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,931 of 18,063 | #945 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,664 of 16,523 | #200 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #210 of 21,167 | #40 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,276 of 12,111 | #201 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #5,009 of 6,413 | #388 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 79 | #484 of 12,111 | #54 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #291 of 4,750 | #36 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- La Habra 5 km
- Placentia 6 km
- Fullerton (California) 6 km
- Rowland Heights 7 km
- La Habra Heights 7 km
- East La Mirada 8 km
- Yorba Linda 9 km
- Anaheim 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.