Brawley, CA

Brawley, California

Introduction to Brawley, California

Brawley, California, in Imperial County, is 55 miles W of Yuma, Arizona (center to center) and 96 miles E of San Diego, California. There are an estimated 22,052 people in the city.

Brawley History

The city of Brawley was incorporated in the year 1908. Initially, it was just a "tent city" of only 100 persons involved in railroads and the earliest onset of agriculture. The city had a population of 11,922 in the year 1950. The population growth was rather slow during the 1960s to the early 1990s. Recent developments in the city have made it a chief cattle raising center in California.

Brawley and nearby Attractions

• Brawley Parks
• Hinojosa Park
• Meserve Park
• Abe Gonzalez Park
• Guadalupe Park
• Alyce Gereaux Park

Things To Do In Brawley

Brawley is full of open spaces and parks, which are great places to hang out with family members or friends. The recreation departments and parks organize a variety of programs and events for adults as well as children. The local restaurants and cafes are ideal places to enjoy the culinary delights of the region.

Brawley Transportation

Yuma Mcas/ Yuma International is the nearest major airport that serves the city.

Brawley Higher Education

The city is served by Imperial valley college.

High Points

Brawley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 12%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Brawley, CA

Comparing Brawley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Brawley Almanac

Brawley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brawley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brawley Public Libraries

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Brawley Hospitals

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
207 W LEGION ROAD
(760) 351-3333
Emergency Service: Yes

Brawley High Schools (2004)

BRAWLEY HIGH
480 N. IMPERIAL AVE.
760-312-6085
A Title I school.
Serves 1,729 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

DESERT VALLEY HIGH (CONT.)
104 WEST MAGNOLIA
760-344-3005
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 111 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.4

RENAISSANCE (COMMUNITY DAY)
190 MAGNOLIA AVE.
760-312-5819
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 18 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

Brawley Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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