Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (18) A+
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Melted Vinyl Coffee
Coffee Shop
PK Donuts
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Nordstrom Expresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Sunmery Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sy Donuts
Coffee Shop
Coldsun Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Protein Lab
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
The Boba Place
Coffee Shop
Eggspresso
Coffee Shop
The Gastronome
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Reborn Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Jay's Coffee Waffles & More
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Brea Improv
Theatre Arts
Brea Edwards Cinema
Cinema
Brea Museum
Museum
Arovista Park Ampletheater
Theatre Arts
Curtis Theatre
Theatre Arts
Brea Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Brea Cinema 5
Cinema
Arboretum Museum
Museum
Mackey Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Becker Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Children's Museum at La Habra
Museum
La Habra 300 Bowl
Bowling Alley
Fullerton College Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Bronwyn Dodson Theatre
Theatre Arts
Campus Theater
Theatre Arts
Louis E. Plummer Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Wilshire Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Fox Theatre
Cinema
Fullerton Museum Center
Museum
Regal La Habra Stadium 16
Cinema
PAS Gallery and Studio
Art Gallery
Olinda Oil Museum
Museum
Olinda Oil Museum Feild House
Museum
Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
AMC Dine-In Fullerton 20
Cinema
Food and Drink (48) A+
Taps
Bar
401 South Bar
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bruxie
Fast Food
Pizza Press
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Pizza Hutt/Wing Street
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pepe's
Fast Food
Hacienda Beverage - Wine & Liquor Store
Alcohol
Brea's Best Burgers
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Rubio's
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
The Hat
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Green Tomato Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Brea Community Center
Community Centre
Battlehouse
Gym
South Gym
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Prange Theory Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Purple Pedal
Gym
Purple Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Fullerton Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Mother's Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
La Habra Bakery
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Gem Meats & Produce
Butcher
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
The British Grocer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (68) A+
Lagos De Moreno Park
Park
Park Downtown
Park
City Hall Park
Park
Tracks at Brea
Park
Tracks at Brea
Park
Arovista Park
Park
Tracks at Brea
Park
Tamarack Park
Park
Brea Junior High Park
Park
Rolling Hills Park
Park
Craig Regional Park
Park
Founders Park
Park
Tracks at Brea
Park
Greenbriar Park
Park
Mariposa Upper Feild
Playground
Beechwood Park
Park
Mountain View Park
Park
Vista Park
Park
Proposed Bike Park
Park
Hermosa School Park
Park
Gilman Park
Park
Country Hills Park
Park
Fullerton Sports Complex
Park
San Juan Park
Park
George Key Ranch Historic Park
Park
Shops (60) A+
World Market
Interior Decoration
Brea Tropical Fish & Pets
Pets
Chevron
Convenience Store
Salon Centric
Beauty
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Bersheá Salon
Beauty
Sugaring Skin Spa
Beauty
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Nordstrom
Department Store
Glen Ivy Day Spa
Beauty
Barkworks Pet Store
Pets
Target
Department Store
Spencer's
Gift Shop
Things Remembered
Gift Shop
Disney Store
Gift Shop
JCPenney
Department Store
Hot Topic
Clothing
American Greetings
Gift Shop
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Gap Kids
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Apple Store
Electronics
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Brea.
Public Transit Stops (79)
Stops & Stations A+
Brea-Imperial
Bus Stop
Brea-Imperial
Bus Stop
Brea-Birch
Bus Stop
Birch-Brea
Bus Stop
Brea-Birch
Bus Stop
Birch-Flower
Bus Stop
Birch-Flower
Bus Stop
Brea-Ash
Bus Stop
Brea-Elm
Bus Stop
Brea-Elm
Bus Stop
Brea-Bracken
Bus Stop
Birch-Poplar
Bus Stop
Birch-Poplar
Bus Stop
Brea-Cypress
Bus Stop
Brea-Fir
Bus Stop
Brea-Fir
Bus Stop
Birch-Randolph
Bus Stop
Brea-Lambert
Bus Stop
Birch-Randolph
Bus Stop
Brea-Lambert
Bus Stop
Brea-Juniper
Bus Stop
Brea-Evergreen
Bus Stop
Birch-Market Place
Bus Stop
State College-Imperial
Bus Stop
State College-Imperial
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Brea is 174/100 - which is 25% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C+

Brea crime rates are 3,432 per 100k, which is 21% higher than California
Property Crime
3,240 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
191 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Brea is $100,969 - which is 58% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$100,969 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Brea Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Fertility Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brea Police Department
Police
Brea Fire Station 1
Fire Station
CDIC Dentistry
Dentist
Brea Urgent Care
Doctor
Kindred Hospital
Hospital
Kindred Hospital - Brea
Hospital
Kaiser Permanente Brea Medical Offices
Clinic
Fullerton Fire Station 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #192
Fire Station
Fullerton Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Los Angeles Country Train Grounds
Fire Station
Brea Fire Deparment Station 3
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saint Jude Medical Center
Hospital
Kaiser Permanente La Habra Medical Offices
Clinic
M Dental Group
Dentist
Passport Health La Habra Travel Clinic
Clinic
King's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
University Police
Police
University Police
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C

Brea home prices are $687,700 - which is 68% higher than California
Home Price
$687,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
6.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Brea graduation rate is 92% - which is 15% higher than California
School Test Scores
59% C-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch Of Innovation And Career Explr
St Angela Merici Parish School
Christ Lutheran School
Montessori Of Brea
Arovista Elementary
Rolling Hills Elementary
William E. Fanning Elementary
Mariposa Elementary
Beechwood Elementary
Hermosa Drive Elementary
Brea Country Hills Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary
Ladera Palma Elementary
Parkview
St Juliana Falconieri School
Laguna Road Elementary
Acacia Elementary
Washington Middle
Brookhaven Elementary
Las Lomas Elementary
Topaz Elementary
Arbolita Elementary
George Key
Raymond Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Sonora High
Brea-Olinda High
Brea Canyon High (Continuation)
Rosary Academy
Parkview
Troy High
La Sierra High (Alternative)
La Vista High (Continuation)
George Key
El Dorado High
Fullerton Union High
Valencia High
La Habra High
Sunny Hills High
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ratings A+

Brea has an overall rating of 87% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes A-
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Brea Ca great upbeat family friendly community 4.5 rating By sunshine2014 ( Jan 18, 2014) While visiting several different cities in California. I had a perfect peace about Brea Ca. So here we are. Close proximity to schools, shopping, restaurants, theaters, post office and churches. Easy access to highways, and airports. Not to mention thirty minutes from hiking moun ...Read More tains, cycling bike trails or listening to waves while relaxing on the beach. Wow! It was worth the move. The clean neat Brea community has phenomenal police, fireman and ambulance service. Everyone is kind, courteous and friendly. Near by Fullerton jr. college and nice healthy age range in the community from tikes to elderly. The community reaches out and sincerely helps one another. Awesome community service and classes, building to a healthy community both, body and mind. ie workout, dance computer, art, yoga, photography... you name it, fun classes for the entire family. Disneyland and Universal Studios near by too. There's never a dull moment. Or you can just relax by the pool, under a palm tree. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brea? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lagos De Moreno Park
      Park Downtown
      City Hall Park
      Tracks at Brea
      Tracks at Brea
      Arovista Park
      Tracks at Brea
      Tamarack Park

      Entertainment

      Brea Improv
      Brea Edwards Cinema
      Brea Museum
      Arovista Park Ampletheater
      Curtis Theatre
      Brea Art Gallery
      Brea Cinema 5
      Arboretum Museum

      Food & Drink

      Taps
      401 South Bar
      Panda Express
      Jack in the Box
      Baskin-Robbins
      Taco Bell
      Bruxie
      Pizza Press

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Brea? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Brea.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brea? The cost of living in Brea is 174/100 - which is 25% higher than California.
      Brea
      174

      74% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brea? Brea crime rates are 3,432, which are 21% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,432 per 100k people

      48% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      48% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Brea? The median income in Brea is $100,969 which is 58% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $100,96983% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,31749% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Brea a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kindred Hospital
      Kindred Hospital - Brea

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Brea Urgent Care

      C Housing

      What are Brea home prices? Brea home prices are $687,700 - which is 68% higher than California
      Median home value
      $687,700272% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,958106% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Brea have good schools? The Brea graduation rate is 92% - which is 15% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      23% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      29% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Brea a good place to live? Brea has an overall rating of 87% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      10 total surveys

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