How long is the commute from Brea, CA?
Workers who live in Brea, CA take an average of 31.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.2 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Brea get to work
| Means of transportation | Brea | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.1% (±2.6 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±0.8 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±2.3 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Brea, the average commute is higher than in Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brea, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Orange County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Brea ranks 5 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 309 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brea
| Vehicles available | Brea | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.6 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% (±2.5 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±2.8 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±2.4 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Brea, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brea
| Brea | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±2.3 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.7 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±1.2 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brea, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (95.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brea
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea | — | 31.2 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Placentia | 3.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Rowland Heights | 3.4 mi | 32.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fullerton | 4.5 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| La Habra | 5.0 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| La Habra Heights | 5.3 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Yorba Linda | 5.9 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Diamond Bar | 5.9 mi | 33.3 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| South San Jose Hills | 6.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Placentia, CA (26.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Diamond Bar, CA (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trabuco Canyon | 35.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 2 | La Palma | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Coto de Caza | 31.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | Los Alamitos | 31.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Brea | 31.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 6 | Yorba Linda | 31.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Fullerton | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 7 (tie) | La Habra | 30.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Dana Point | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Laguna Beach | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Stanton | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 11 of 42 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brea
How long is the average commute in Brea?
Workers who live in Brea, CA take an average of 31.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brea without a car?
4.5% of households in Brea have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brea?
15.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Brea worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brea city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brea city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brea city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Brea city, California (place:08100, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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