Brawley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
26,934 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,370 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$270,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$582 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$748 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Imperial County
5
El Centro Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Imperial County
6
El Centro Metro Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 1 54
Feb 2 1 57
Mar 2 1 61
Apr 1 0 67
May 0 0 75
Jun 0 0 82
Jul 0 0 88
Aug 0 0 88
Sep 0 0 83
Oct 1 0 72
Nov 1 0 60
Dec 2 0 53

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 6%

Schools

Brawley Union High
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
<1 miles, S 1.9 star
Barbara Worth Junior High
<1 miles, NW 1.9 star
Brawley Christian Academy
<1 miles, NW 5 star

Colleges

Imperial Valley College
11 miles, S 1.4 star
CET-El Centro
13 miles, SW 1.4 star
CET-Coachella
62 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

El Centro Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SW 2.3 star
Yuma Regional Medical Center
56 miles, SE 3.2 star
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
65 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Palm Springs International Airport
82 miles, N 1.9 star
San Diego International Airport
98 miles, W 4.1 star
Ontario International Airport
141 miles, NW 2.3 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
143 miles, NW 2.8 star