Brea feels like its own little world inside North Orange County. The city is known for safe neighborhoods, walkable areas, great schools, and a strong sense of community that shows up in everything from summer concerts to local art installations.
Downtown Brea is the city’s social hub, filled with restaurants, cafés, movie theaters, and small shops. Birch Street Promenade gives residents a walkable place to grab dinner, meet friends, or enjoy live music on warm nights.
Brea has plenty of green space for anyone who loves being outside. Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Arovista Park, and the famous Redwood Grove offer places to hike, play, picnic, or just get fresh air. Many neighborhoods connect to local trails, making it easy to stay active.
Families love Brea because the school district is highly regarded and the city invests in youth programs, sports, and recreational activities at the Brea Community Center. It’s a place where neighbors know each other and kids grow up with a lot of support around them.
Brea’s public art program includes over 180 pieces across the city, making everyday streets feel a little more colorful. Between art walks, outdoor events, holiday festivals, and community gatherings, there’s always something happening.
People who choose Brea tend to want a strong community feel, safe neighborhoods, good schools, and a mix of suburban comfort with close-by entertainment. It’s a calm, friendly place to put down roots while still being minutes from major OC and LA job centers.
47,337 people live in Brea, where the median age is 39.6 and the average individual income is $53,128. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Brea, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Campus Liquor, Sanie Skin Care, and Christie Collazos.
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| Dining | 3.89 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.48 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.8 miles | 27 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.28 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.05 miles | 45 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.51 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.12 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.91 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Brea has 16,566 households, with an average household size of 2.85. 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 3,890.43 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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