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Brentwood, CA

Brentwood is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population is 66,854 as of 2022, an increase of 287% from 23,302 at the 2000 census. 

Brentwood was settled by Euro-Americans in the late 19th century. The community is still known throughout the Bay Area for its agricultural products - primarily its cherries, corn, and peaches. Due to urban sprawl, many of the old farms and orchards have been replaced by suburban developments since 1990. Brentwood is increasingly residential, with the rate of population growth in the triple digits during the 1990s and 69% from 2000 through 2010. An official estimate showed the population increased nearly 21% during the period 2010 to 2016.

Brentwood was originally laid out on land donated from property owned by John Marsh, an East Contra Costa County pioneer who acquired Rancho Los Méganos, the land grant that Brentwood was built, in 1837 from Jose Noriega. Marsh was one of the wealthiest men in California and was instrumental in its becoming independent from Mexico and part of the United States. His letters extolling the potential for agriculture in California were published in newspapers throughout the East. They resulted in the first wagon trains to California. Marsh encouraged this and allowed new arrivals to stay on his ranch until they could get settled. Rancho Los Méganos became the terminus of the California Trail. Brentwood was named after Marsh's ancestral home, the town of Brentwood in the County of Essex, England.

As is common with many East Bay towns in Contra Costa County, Mount Diablo is seen from Brentwood. Brentwood is located on the alluvial plain of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. In the picture shown at right, Brentwood lies center-right and the city of Antioch, California lies center-left. North Peak appears in the foreground between the two cities and largely hides the city of Oakley.

The East Bay Regional Park District is a special San Francisco Bay Area district operating in the East Bay counties of Alameda County and Contra Costa County. East Bay Regional Park District trails and parks are found in Brentwood.

Brentwood has a total area of 14.81 sq mi (38.4 km2), of which 14.79 sq mi (38.3 km2) is land and 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) or 0.13% is water. The landscape on the west is marked by rolling hills, non-native grasses, oak trees, fruit orchards, and vineyards, with several public golf courses.

Brentwood focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Brentwood’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Senior Health and Fitness, Delta Valley Health Club, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Brentwood, such as the Marsh Creek Regional Trail and the Round Valley Regional Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Brentwood, CA are Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Round Valley Regional Preserve, and Starry Nite Studios.

Population: 66,286 (2024). ZIP code: 94513. Area code: 925. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Area: 14.81 sq mi (38.4 km2).

FAQs

Is Brentwood, CA a wealthy area?

The per capita income in Brentwood in 2018 was $53,655, which is upper middle income relative to California, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $214,620 for a family of four. However, Brentwood contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Is it expensive to live in Brentwood, CA?

Brentwood is part of the Oakland-Berkeley-Livermore Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 12 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Brentwood is estimated to be 140% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Is Brentwood, CA a good place to live?

Living in Brentwood offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Brentwood, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Brentwood and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Brentwood are highly rated.

Sources

Wikipedia

Contra Costa County

Brentwood’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Senior Health and Fitness

Delta Valley Health Club 

Anytime Fitness

Marsh Creek Regional Trail

Round Valley Regional Preserve

Hannah Nicole Vineyards

Round Valley Regional Preserve

Starry Nite Studios

Neighborhoodscout

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