Cost of Living in Brentwood, CA

Population: 64,609 • 2026 Data

$139,567
Median Household Income
+80% vs national
$2,509
Median Monthly Rent
+86% vs national
$791,600
Median Home Value
+133% vs national
6.0%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Brentwood

The median home value in Brentwood, CA is $791,600. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,509, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,863.

Rent-to-income ratio: 21.6%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Brentwood, CA is $139,567. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%, with a labor force of 31,918 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov