Imperial County
Brawley Real Estate: Homes, Prices and Local Insight
Brawley is the north Imperial Valley hub, 112 feet below sea level, home to the Cattle Call Rodeo and a new weekly farmers market. Homes typically run about 6% below the Imperial County figure.
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Neighborhood review
What are the strengths and trade-offs of living in Brawley?
Strengths
- About 6% below the county figure
- The Cattle Call Rodeo every November and a new weekly farmers market
- The most single-family-focused housing of the four valley cities
Trade-offs
- Fewer local amenities than El Centro, about 13 miles south
- Lithium Valley development to the north is still in review, so its timing is uncertain
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Based on the public data on this page, as of October 2026. It describes homes and places, not the people who live there.
Homes
What are homes like in Brawley?
Brawley has 8,650 homes and is the most house-centered of the four valley cities: about 65% are detached single-family homes.
New homes include The Dunes subdivision, where move-ins began in early 2026, and an 11-lot subdivision on Ulloa Avenue.
What's coming
What's planned or being built in Brawley?
Projects with a public approval, funding decision or construction date, as of October 2026.
Main Street rehabilitation
$850,000 in federal funds for Main Street work and a water main.
Brawley Farmers Market
Launched September 5, 2026.
Lithium Valley
North of town, the County's Lithium Valley Specific Plan is still a draft under environmental review. The Hell's Kitchen geothermal and lithium project targets power in 2028 and lithium in 2030. Source
Things to do · 2 of 5
What is there to do in Brawley?
The Imperial Sand Dunes at Glamis are about 30 minutes away. The four Imperial Valley cities sit within about 17 miles of one another, so the mall in El Centro, the fair in Imperial, the outlets in Calexico and the rodeo in Brawley are all about 20 minutes from each other.
Main street (not counted)
Not yet confirmed for this rating.
Outdoors (counted)
Wiest Lake, with a public boat launch, on the city's edge.
Culture (not counted)
No museum or performing-arts venue confirmed.
Events (counted)
The Cattle Call Rodeo every November since 1957, plus the new farmers market.
Entertainment (not counted)
No entertainment cluster confirmed.
Getting around
How do you get around Brawley?
SR-86, SR-111 and SR-78 serve Brawley. El Centro is about 13 miles south, and San Diego about two hours west.
Official data
Where can you check hazard maps, crime data and schools in Brawley?
Stephen doesn't rate neighborhoods as safe or unsafe. These are the official sources, so you can judge for yourself.
Hazard maps
| Very High fire hazard zone | No | 37 acres in Moderate zones only. |
|---|---|---|
| FEMA 100-year floodplain | Partial | About 71 acres along the New River. |
| Earthquake fault zone | No | No state-mapped fault zone. |
Community-wide flags overstate risk for most individual homes. Check an address with CAL FIRE, FEMA's flood maps and EQ Zapp. The seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure is the binding document.
Crime data
Patrolled by the Brawley Police Department.
FAQ
Questions about Brawley
What does a typical home cost in Brawley?
Zillow's typical home value for Brawley was $360,329 in August 2026, 6% below Imperial County's $382,827. For a price on a specific home, request a personal valuation.
Is Brawley in a wildfire, flood or earthquake fault zone?
On state and federal maps, Brawley's Very High fire hazard flag is no, its FEMA floodplain flag is partial and its earthquake fault zone flag is no. Check a specific address with CAL FIRE, FEMA and EQ Zapp; the seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure covers each home.
What's being built in Brawley?
Main Street rehabilitation. $850,000 in federal funds for Main Street work and a water main.
Which school district serves Brawley?
Brawley Elementary and Brawley Union High (district list). Stephen doesn't rate schools; the California School Dashboard has the state's data for every public school.
Next step
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Sources: Zillow home value data · Brawley Housing Element · City of Brawley: Cattle Call. Updated October 2026.