Brentwood, CA Area Guide

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Brentwood Area Facts

  • Brentwood has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Brentwood crime rates are 14% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Brentwood is 22% higher than the California average
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Magnificent City: A Review of Brentwood, CA User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) I've lived in the City of Brentwood, California for 3 years, after I relocated from San Francisco. Transportation is excellent, and the city is easy to navigate. There is a great bypass, which greatly controls traffic. The quaint, charming downtown area provides great shopping, d ...Read More ining, and relaxation opportunities. MJ's Downtown Cafe & Bakery provides an American menu that offers something for every taste. Finish off your dining experience with a visit to John's Ice Cream for a refreshing treat. The Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center offers an array of stores, as well as a 14 screen movie theater. Immaculate golf courses provide for everyone from the novice to experienced golfer, and also create beautiful scenery. There are plenty of hotels for the person who is on vacation or travelling through, as well as attractions for visitors and locals alike. Wine lovers be sure to visit Hannah Nicole Vineyards, and Wildlife Enthusiasts should stop by Round Valley Regional Preserve.

For those looking to live in this fabulous city, there are many different types of communities, from 10 unit apartment complexes to gated communities. Homes and rentals in many different price ranges offer something for everyone.

You'll enjoy the mild year round weather, with the average temperature 61 degrees. It is never too cold to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities. Stroll down the street for a delightful walk while enjoying the sun, or find an outdoor table at one of the many cafe's to enjoy coffee and conversation with a friend. Come and see what this wonderful city has to offer, whether you want to stay for a few days, or call it home. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brentwood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Summerwood Park
      Veteran's Park
      Loma Vista Park
      Creekside Park
      Heritage and Linear Park
      Golden Poppy Park
      Blue Goose Park
      McClarren Park

      Entertainment

      CineLux New Delta Cinema
      AMC Brentwood 14
      Harvest Park Bowl
      Antioch WaterPark

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Tailgaters
      McDonald's
      La Costa Taqueria
      Jack in the Box
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      A&W

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Brentwood? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Brentwood.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brentwood? The cost of living in Brentwood is 170/100 - which is 22% higher than California.
      Brentwood
      170

      70% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brentwood? Brentwood crime rates are 2,443, which are 14% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,443 per 100k people

      7% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      7% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Brentwood? The median income in Brentwood is $113,298 which is 78% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $113,298105% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,30042% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Brentwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Brentwood home prices? Brentwood home prices are $610,000 - which is 49% higher than California
      Median home value
      $610,000230% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,215133% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      23% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Brentwood have good schools? The Brentwood graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      34:1

      115% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Brentwood a good place to live? Brentwood has an overall rating of 96% from 38 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      38 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      37 total surveys

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