What are the schools like in Bradbury, CA?

Bradbury is served primarily by Duarte Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.

What is the median household income in Bradbury?

The median household income in Bradbury, CA is $158,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Bradbury, CA?

Bradbury has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches.

Bradbury, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bradbury, CA affordable or expensive?

Bradbury's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bradbury is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,828,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bradbury, CA?

Bradbury has a violent crime rate of 113.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1133.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bradbury, CA a Good Place to Live?

Bradbury is a small town of 767 in California, with a median household income of $158,438 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Bradbury stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bradbury is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bradbury city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Bradbury's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bradbury costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bradbury, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,828,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$158,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bradbury's violent crime rate is 113.4 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.4 /100k

Property Crime

1133.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bradbury is served primarily by Duarte Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bradbury, CA	National Avg
School District	Duarte Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bradbury sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 22.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bradbury, CA
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	22.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bradbury, CA	National Avg
Population	767	—
Median Age	53.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	51.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	37.8%	6.3%
Under 18	11.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monrovia, CA 1 mi Duarte, CA 1 mi South Monrovia Island, CA 3 mi Irwindale, CA 3 mi Azusa, CA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Bradbury

Bradbury, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

91008

Bradbury vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradbury, CA affordable or expensive?

Bradbury's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bradbury roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,828,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Bradbury, CA?

Bradbury's violent crime rate is 113.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1133.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bradbury?

Public schools in Bradbury are operated by Duarte Unified. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. 52.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bradbury, CA a good place to live?

Bradbury, CA has a population of 767, a median household income of $158,438, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bradbury?

Bradbury averages 56.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bradbury?

Bradbury, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 91008.

What is the population of Bradbury?

The population of Bradbury, California is 767 with a median age of 53.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bradbury?

Key numbers for living in Bradbury: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $1,828,100, median household income $158,438, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bradbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.