Housing & Real Estate — Brea, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 17,205 |
| Occupied | 16,566 |
| Vacant | 639 |
| Owner-Occupied | 9,992 |
| Renter-Occupied | 6,574 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $922,300 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,045,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,285/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $6,740/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | expensive |
| Rent as % of Income | 20.9% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 39.6% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,697 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,622 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 935 |
| Built before 1960 | 1,904 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.