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What BestPlaces Users Say about Brea
Brea, California is a bustling city located in Orange County, known for its strong sense of community, top-rated schools, and diverse range of entertainment and dining options. With a population of over 43,000, it has become an attractive place to live for many families and young professionals. However, before making the decision to move to Brea, it's important to consider the opinions of those who have experienced living in this particular place. After conducting extensive research on BestPlaces.net, here is a summary of what several users have to say about living in Brea.
According to user "Sandra", Brea is "a great place to raise a family" with its "excellent schools and safe and friendly neighborhoods". She also praises the city for its "convenient location" and "plenty of shopping and dining options". Similarly, user "David" shares that he has "lived in Brea for over 20 years and have never regretted it". He highlights the city's "vibrant downtown scene" and "strong community spirit" as reasons for why he loves living there.
On the other hand, user "Hannah" has a different perspective, stating that "Brea is a bit overrated". She complains about the "high cost of living" and the "limited job opportunities". User "Mark" also shares this sentiment, stating that "housing prices are skyrocketing" and the "traffic can be unbearable". However, he does mention that "the parks and recreation facilities are top-notch" and there are "plenty of outdoor activities for families".
Overall, the general consensus among users is that Brea is a great place to live for families and those looking for a strong sense of community. However, there are some concerns about the cost of living and traffic. As user "David" puts it, "every city has its pros and cons, but Brea's pros definitely outweigh the cons".
based on 10 ReviewsGet to know Brea with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Brea
Cost of living and traffic in Orange County Ca - 6/7/2015
I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington state. Even though I live in a nice mobile home community half of my incomes goes toward space rent. However, the biggest draw back for me is the traffic! It is always rush hour even on the weekends. Even if I drive into LA at a slower traffic time, it takes me hours to get back home. It seems there are more cars every day on the freeways. Because our weather is being manipulated via high flying aircraft spewing God knows what,
We have less sunny days than before.
That's just my 2
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Brea, CA a Great City - 1/14/2013
I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really
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Brea, CA - 8/15/2011
Clean, safe place to live. Business friendly local government. Mostly cool as it is close enough to the beach, but not so close that one has to wait for the marine layer to burn off every summer
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Two income priority. - 4/21/2009
In Brea, and nearly all of Orange County- let alone Southern California, the expectations are that every family has two incomes or one six figure income. The amount that is needed to own a home and live in some comfort is more than the average single income can provide. The problem, is the sacrifice a family must make to have someone stay home is
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Nice - 2/11/2008
Brea's a nice, safe, clean surburban town with good schools and a cute downtown area. It's conveniently located between L.A. and Orange Counties. Lots to do within driving distance. Like most other places in southern CA, it is way overpriced. One downfall I aven't been able to get past about southern CA is that people aren't very welcoming, and it's hard to establish meaningful relationships. Everyone's in their own bubble
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Beautiful! - 8/26/2007
Brea is a quiet community filled with trees and outdoor sculpture. The weather is gorgeous! Sunny for most of the year, but it can get hot in the
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Good Orange County City - 8/29/2006
Pros:
Functional and pedestrian-friendly downtown. There's always some festival or other going on. Lots of restaurants and shopping, as well as jobs (though this being SoCal, you'll likely work many miles away). By Orange County standards, it's about average in housing prices and rents.
Cons:
By national standards house prices and rents are absolutely ridiculous. If you don't already own a home in SoCal, don't even bother coming here. As for Brea itself, the city seems to treat it's police force as a revenue stream; you will be cited for something while living here. It's a resident's rite of
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High Home prices - 5/6/2006
Great Southern California weather. Home prices are very high. Cost of living is high. Close to major employers. Crime is relatively low. Lots of shopping, dining (you name it,its there), parks and recreational attractions
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