What are the schools like in Brentwood, CA?

Brentwood is served primarily by Brentwood Union. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.3:1.

What is the median household income in Brentwood?

The median household income in Brentwood, CA is $134,689 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Brentwood, CA?

Brentwood has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Brentwood, CA affordable or expensive?

Brentwood's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brentwood is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $735,500 and the median rent is $2,451 per month.

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

Brentwood has a violent crime rate of 241.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2390.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brentwood, CA a Good Place to Live?

Brentwood is a mid-sized city of 64,443 in California, with a median household income of $134,689 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Brentwood stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population.

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

All Brentwood 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: 118.2

Brentwood's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brentwood costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brentwood, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$735,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,451	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$134,689	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Brentwood's violent crime rate is 241.8 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

241.8 /100k

Property Crime

2390.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brentwood is served primarily by Brentwood Union. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brentwood, CA	National Avg
School District	Brentwood Union	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	24.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brentwood sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Brentwood, CA
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Brentwood, CA	National Avg
Population	64,443	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.4%	18.9%
Asian	15.3%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Brentwood

Brentwood, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94513

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brentwood, CA affordable or expensive?

Brentwood's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brentwood roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $735,500 and median rent is $2,451/month.

What is the crime rate in Brentwood, CA?

Brentwood's violent crime rate is 241.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2390.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brentwood?

Public schools in Brentwood are operated by Brentwood Union. The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.3:1. 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brentwood, CA a good place to live?

Brentwood, CA has a population of 64,443, a median household income of $134,689, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 Brentwood?

Brentwood averages 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brentwood?

Brentwood, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94513.

What is the population of Brentwood?

The population of Brentwood, California is 64,443 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brentwood?

Key numbers for living in Brentwood: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $735,500, median household income $134,689, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brentwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.