Brentwood provides a growing residential base and expanding commercial corridors. Its supportive municipal policies and proximity to Bay Area markets make it an attractive location for companies seeking clean energy service centers, light manufacturing, or green technology operations.
As of 2025 the population of Brentwood is 67,657. The population is expected to grow to 69,454 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.53%.
The median age of Brentwood residents is 40.
The diversity index of Brentwood is 82.3, meaning that there is a 82% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Brentwood is $178,322 and projected to be $196,098 in 2030. Per capita income is $57,798, projected to be $63,647 in 2030. 10.46% of households – 7,076 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,528,859 and the average disposable income is $127,262.
There are 22,585 housing units in Brentwood; 16,735 are owner-occupied, 5,188 are rented, and 662 are vacant. The average home value is $905,133, with 3,998 homes built in 2010 or later, and 293 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,198 businesses in Brentwood, employing 18,380 workers and pulling from a labor force of 28,956 age 16 and above. 8,596 workers commute into Brentwood from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
20,252 residents both live and work in/around Brentwood. The average travel time is 41.1 minutes. 2.82% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 15.34% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 19,504 drive alone, 2,849 carpool, and 695 take public transportation. 826 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 5,075 residents work from home.
8,874 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,458 have associates degrees, 13,140 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6,345 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-12
