Here's what it costs to live in Brentwood, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,758 per month, while the typical home is valued around $836,600. Households earn a median of $142,494 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$142,494
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,758
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$836,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
65,208
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
72
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,181
Per month
Avg Home Value
$770,250
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
51.7
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.9%
What is the cost of living index for Brentwood?
The cost of living index for Brentwood is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Brentwood?
The median gross rent in Brentwood is $2,758 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Brentwood?
The median household income in Brentwood is $142,494 per year.
What is the median home value in Brentwood?
The median home value in Brentwood is $836,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Brentwood?
Air quality data for Brentwood is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Brentwood?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
