About Brea CA
The city of Brea is located in the north east portion of Orange County, in Southern California. Brea, California is located off the 57 Orange Freeway and is bordered by Chino Hills State Park, and the cities of Placentia, La Habra, Fullerton, and Yorba Linda, California.
Brea is approximately 25 miles from the beach, 40 miles from Downtown Los Angeles, and 15 miles from Disneyland.
This north Orange County city was founded at the beginning of the 19th century, and was originally the site of two villages, Olinda, and Randolph. The name Brea, which is the Spanish word for tar, was implemented in the year of 1917, when the city was officially incorporated. At that time there were less than 1,000 residents. Today, there are nearly 41,000 residents living in the city of Brea, California.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city of Brea spans 12.08 square miles, and, as of 2010, there were 3,252 people per square mile.
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Newsworthy Facts About Brea, California
When the area of Olinda and Randolph first became popular, it was due to its connection with the oil industry, and many would-be oil moguls came to the area searching for this “black gold”. However, Brea, California was home to many public figures and athletes, including baseball legend, Walter Johnson, and well known director and producer, James Cameron.
The city of Brea was also chosen to house one of the first Carls Jr. fast food restaurants, and was 1 of only 2 locations in all of Orange County, when they were originally built.
Now, the city is known for its charm and great shopping. In fact, Brea was honorably named in Sunset Magazine, as one of the 5 best suburbs to live in the Western United States in 2006.
Brea Olinda Unified School District
The Brea Olinda Unified School District is one of the smaller school districts in North Orange County, however it has managed to achieve big accolades, with several of the schools receiving the National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School awards.
The Brea Olinda Unified School District (BOUSD) is popular with families looking for a place where their child can excel in school and sports, and benefit from an un-crowded atmosphere.
Brea Public Schools
Brea Olinda Elementary Schools
- Arovista Elementary
- Brea Country Hills Elementary
- Fanning Elementary
- Laurel Elementary
- Mariposa Elementary
- Olinda Elementary
Brea Olinda Middle Schools
- Brea Junior High School
Brea Olinda High Schools
- Brea Olinda High School
- Brea Canyon Continuation High School
Colleges And Universities Near Brea, California
- Anaheim University
- Biola University
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- Cal State University, Fullerton
- Chapman University
- Concordia University at Irvine
- Fullerton College
- Hope International University
- Irvine Valley College
- Orange Coast College
- Pacific West College Of Law
- Pepperdine University, Irvine
- Santiago Canyon College
- Santa Ana College
- Saddleback College
- Southern California University of Health Sciences
- University of California, Irvine
- Vanguard University
- Western State University College Of Law
- Whittier College
Brea, California Education Statistics
- 19.0% – High School Graduate
- 24.1% – Some College, No Degree
- 8.5% – Associate’s Degree
- 26.2% – Bachelor’s Degree
- 14.7% – Graduate or Professional Degree
What Makes Brea, California Desirable?
Many factors play a part in the popularity of Brea, California. At the top of the list, are the rolling hills, scenic views, and mix of rural and urban setting.
While a good portion of Brea, California is surrounded by the natural backdrop of hillsides and Chino Hills state park, the city also has a beautiful indoor mall, great restaurants and a lively nightlife. One of the most popular areas is Downtown Brea, where you can find additional shopping, places to dine, and catch a movie or live comedy show. The Downtown Brea community also has a wide selection of single family homes, condos and lofts to choose from, and is desirable to anyone that enjoys living within walking distance of their favorite restaurants and stores.
Another attractive feature of Brea, California is the warm weather and sunshine throughout the majority of the year; While Brea is a short 20 minute drive to the beach, it’s far enough inland that the mornings are not overcast and the humidity level is low.
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Statistics And Data For The City of Brea, California as of 2010
- Zip Codes: 92821, 92822 and 92823
- Telephone Area Code: 714
- Median Age: 38.65 years old
- Median Household Income: $79,647.00
Brea Real Estate And Housing
If you are looking to buy a home in Brea, California, you’ll find a vast array of residential property types to choose from. Whether you’re interested in homes with large lots, traditional homes with standard lot sizes, homes with hills, city lights or golf course views, or a condo or loft located in the heart of downtown, Brea has a home to suit your needs!
Unlike many other Southern California cities, Brea did not experience as steep of a drop in property value and wide spread foreclosures. This can be attributed to the desirability of the area, the lower level of active listings, and the fiscally conservative nature of the majority of homeowners in Brea.
Brea properties range from approximately $150,000 for condos and townhomes, to $3,000,000+ for luxury estates.
- Total Housing Units: 14,266
- Owner-Occupied Housing Units: 9,266
- Renter-Occupied Housing Units: 5,000
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Brea, California Resident Occupations
- 48.1% = Management, Business, Science, and Arts Occupations
- 11.0% = Service Occupations
- 27.2% = Sales and Office Occupations
- 5.6% = Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance Occupations
- 8.1% = Production, Transportation, and Material Moving Occupations
Brea, California Nearby And Surrounding Cities
- Anaheim
- Anaheim Hills
- Chino Hills
- Diamond Bar
- Fullerton
- La Habra
- La Habra Heights
- Orange
- Placentia
- Yorba Linda
Hospitals Closest To Brea, California
- Anaheim Memorial- Anaheim, CA
- Anaheim Regional Medical Center- Anaheim, CA
- Chapman Medical Center- Orange, CA
- Children’s Hospital of Orange- Orange, CA
- Chino Valley Medical Center- Chino, CA
- Citrus Valley Medical Center- West Covina, CA
- Doctors Hospital of West Covina- West Covina, CA
- Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, CA
- Irvine Medical Center/UCI- Irvine, CA
- Kaiser Permanente- Anaheim, CA
- Kindred Hospital- Brea, CA
- Placentia-Linda Hospital- Placentia, CA
- Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital- Whittier, CA
- St. Joseph’s Hospital- Orange, CA
- St. Jude’s Hospital- Fullerton, CA
- Western Medical Center Anaheim- Anaheim, CA
- Western Medical Center Santa Ana- Santa Ana, CA
- Whittier Hospital Medical Center- Whittier, CA
Airports Near Brea, California
- Bob Hope, Burbank Airport
- John Wayne, Orange County Airport
- Long Beach Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport
- Ontario Airport
Train Stations Near Brea, California
- Anaheim Station- 2150 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
- Anaheim Canyon Station- 1039 N Pacificcenter Dr, Anaheim, CA 92806
- Fullerton Station- 120 E Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
- Orange- 194 N Atchison St, Orange, CA 92866
- Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center- 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Tustin Station- 2975 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
Brea, California Parks
- Arovista Park
- Brea Junior High School Park
- Brea Sports Park
- Carbon Canyon Regional Park
- City Hall Park
- Country Hills Park
- Founders Park
- Greenbriar Park
- Olinda Ranch Park
- Tamarack Park
- Woodcrest Park
Recreational Facilities And Places Of Interest In Brea, California
- Birch Hills Golf Course
- Brea Community Center
- Brea Golf Course
- Brea Fitness Center
- Brea Mall
- Brea Senior Center
- Curtis Theatre
- Downtown Brea- Birch Street Promenade
- Olinda Museum and Trail
- Orange County Library, Brea Branch
- The Brea Art Gallery
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