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Brawley

A city of 27,283 people in California
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Map of Brawley: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.6%135 of 5,160 acres
Trails0.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves155 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Brawley

City in California, United States
26,416Population
7.7 sq miArea
-112 ftElevation

Brawley (formerly Braly) is a city in Imperial County, California, United States within the Imperial Valley. The population was 26,416 at the 2020 census, up from 24,953 at the 2010 census. Year-round agriculture is an important economic activity in Brawley. The town has a significant cattle and feed industry, and hosts the annual Cattle Call Rodeo. Summer daytime temperatures often exceed 105 °F (41 °C).

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ZIP code92227
Area code760
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Housing in Brawley

$360K▲ 4.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Brawley home is worth about $360,000, up 4.3% in a year, 53% below the California typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Brawley

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Brawley's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Brawley 3.4
California 4.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Brawley 9
California 18.2
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade B-

The public schools Brawley’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 53% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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DistrictBrawley ElementarySchools11

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.

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