Andy Mehta

Brea

Brea is one of North Orange County’s most desirable residential communities, known for its strong schools, family-oriented neighborhoods, shopping, dining, and long-term property value growth. With limited inventory and continued buyer demand, Brea continues to attract homeowners, move-up buyers, and investors seeking lifestyle and convenience within Southern California real estate.

Overview for Brea, CA

47,337 people live in Brea, where the median age is 39.6 and the average individual income is $53,128.111. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

47,337

Total Population

39.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,128.111

Average individual Income

🌴 Brea Real Estate & Community Guide

Located in North Orange County, Brea is one of Southern California’s most desirable residential communities, known for its strong housing demand, highly regarded neighborhoods, shopping destinations, and convenient location. Buyers continue to be drawn to Brea for its balance of suburban lifestyle, accessibility, and long-term property value potential.

Brea real estate offers a diverse mix of single-family homes, luxury residences, gated communities, townhomes, and move-up properties that continue to appeal to families, professionals, investors, and long-term homeowners alike. Many buyers are attracted to Brea because of its strong community atmosphere, hillside neighborhoods, and convenient access throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County.

🏡 Living in Brea

One of Brea’s biggest advantages is its combination of lifestyle amenities, residential appeal, and central accessibility.

Residents enjoy close proximity to:

🛍️ Brea Mall & shopping centers
☕ Restaurants, cafes & entertainment
🌳 Parks, trails & outdoor recreation
🏫 Highly regarded schools
🚗 Convenient freeway access throughout Orange County & Los Angeles
🌴 Established residential communities & hillside neighborhoods

Brea continues to attract buyers seeking a balance between family-oriented living, convenience, and long-term real estate value.

📈 Brea Housing Market

The Brea housing market remains highly competitive due to tightening inventory and continued buyer demand.

Current Brea market trends include:

📊 Median home prices around $1.272M
👀 Homes averaging only 5–6 showings before contract
⏱️ Average time on market near 31 days
📈 Sale-to-list ratios reaching up to 102.3% of asking price
📉 Housing inventory near 1.5 months of supply

The recent decline in inventory, showings required, and days on market reflects stronger buyer competition throughout Brea’s most desirable neighborhoods.

🌟 Why Buyers Choose Brea

Buyers searching for homes for sale in Brea are often looking for:

✔️ Strong long-term property values
✔️ Family-oriented neighborhoods
✔️ Luxury & move-up housing opportunities
✔️ Shopping, dining & entertainment access
✔️ Highly regarded schools
✔️ Convenient Orange County location

Whether you’re searching for a family home, luxury residence, investment property, or move-up opportunity, Brea continues to stand out as one of North Orange County’s strongest and most competitive housing markets.

Around Brea, CA

There's plenty to do around Brea, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

13
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
45
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including FIT Brea, Discovering Science, and Brea Jiu-Jitsu.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
FIT Brea Logo
Active 1.48 miles 122 reviews 5/5 stars
Discovering Science Logo
Active 1.53 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Brea Jiu-Jitsu Logo
Active 3.19 miles 23 reviews 5/5 stars
Mr Cages Logo
Active 4.32 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Honey Dipped OC Tanning Logo
Beauty 3.42 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Touch By Angel Logo
Beauty 1.9 miles 43 reviews 5/5 stars

Schools in Brea, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Brea. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics and Employment Data for Brea, CA

Population Households Employment

Brea has 16,566 households, with an average household size of 5.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brea do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 47,337 people call Brea home. The population density is 2,735.74 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

47,337

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.623977015864966

Median Age

46.86 / 53.14%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
16,566

Total Households

5.71

Average Household Size

$53,128.111

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single
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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

WORK WITH ANDREW

Here’s some great news for first-time buyers: more options are coming to market. Last month, we saw a jump in the number of listings for entry-level homes. Contact me today so we can explore all the latest options together to find your first home.

Let's Connect

Let's Connect

Andrew M.

Phone

310.871.9817

Email

[email protected]

Phone

818.725.6660

Open hours

Mon. - Fri.: 8am - 8pm Sat.: 9am - 6pm Sun.: Closed!

ANDREW MEHTA | CA DRE# 2132945

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