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Brentwood, CA


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Brentwood, California

Brentwood, California, in Contra Costa county, is 7 miles SE of Antioch, California (center to center) and 32 miles E of Oakland, California. The city is located in the Oakland metropolitan area. Brentwood has a population of 23,302.

The People and Families of Brentwood

In Brentwood, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Brentwood people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Brentwood, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brentwood had a median family income of $75,753. People in Brentwood generally have good earning power.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Brentwood gave more campaign money ($19,650) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Brentwood Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Brentwood. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Brentwood, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Brentwood Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Brentwood Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Brentwood, CA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women66
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens24
Age of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work63
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents24
People Living Alone13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime33

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