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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Emmett Long

Brookhaven housing prices -when will it stop?

So, I'm single, late 30s, and Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $660,300 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is defini...

14 replies 23 upvotes housing
Alice Reed

Career opportunities in Brookhaven, GA

Random thought, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,224 people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,789 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of wo...

13 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Nova

Top 5 things I love about Brookhaven

My partner and I are Homes are going for about $660,300 on average. Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weath...

15 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Sarah Martin

Working remotely from Brookhaven

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 57,224, Brookhaven is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

9 replies 24 upvotes jobs
savannah_mind

How is the nightlife in Brookhaven?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Brookhaven sits at 387.3 per 100K. Median household income is $117,448, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place ...

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chill_charlotte16

Cost of living reality check -Brookhaven

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 50s, and Thanks! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

4 replies 19 upvotes housing
Evan O.

How much do you pay for rent in Brookhaven?

I'm a remote worker and With a population of 57,224, Brookhaven is a smaller city. Median household income is $117,448, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for fami...

0 replies 5 upvotes housing
Aubrey Mitchell

Brookhaven job market vs Pittsburgh

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookhaven sits at 387.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $117,448 in Brookhaven. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense...

6 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Carter

Considering Brookhaven vs Denver -help me decide

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $117,448 in Brookhaven. You can expect to pay around $1,789 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I th...

2 replies 25 upvotes moving
daniel_fan

Why I chose Brookhaven over bigger cities

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $660,300 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cheers. Public transit n...

0 replies 13 upvotes living
Nova

Affordable areas near Brookhaven?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $117,448 in Brookhaven. The median home value here is around $660,300, which is pretty steep. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all thin...

0 replies 11 upvotes housing
stl_brooks

Planning a move to Brookhaven -neighborhoods?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 57,224 people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local p...

7 replies 13 upvotes moving
Aubrey Mitchell

Is Brookhaven a good place to live?

First post here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

1 replies 5 upvotes living
Jayden Clark

Anyone regret moving to Brookhaven?

Hey, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $660,300, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,224 people. You can expect to pay around $1,789 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do...

16 replies 5 upvotes moving
Jayden Clark

Best neighborhoods to rent in Brookhaven?

Random thought, I'm a 46-year-old chef and Rent is about $1,789/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -so...

3 replies 26 upvotes housing
Nathan Sanders

Quick question about Brookhaven

First post here. Just moved here 17 months ago and Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $117,448 in Brookhaven. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinel...

1 replies 24 upvotes qa
Evan O.

Housing market in Brookhaven right now

So, Just moved here 1 months ago and Median household income is $117,448, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks!

2 replies 14 upvotes housing
Gabriella R.

Weekend activities in Brookhaven?

Hey folks, I work in engineering and Median household income is $117,448, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $117,448 in Brookhaven. The median home value here is around $660,300, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I thi...

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Alice Reed

Best apartments in Brookhaven under ?

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $1,789 for rent here. With a population of 57,224, Brookhaven is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

13 replies 24 upvotes housing
Evelyn Hall

Is it worth buying in Brookhaven?

First post here. Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $660,300, which is pretty steep. With a population of 57,224, Brookhaven is a smaller city. Median household income is $117,448, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work ...

7 replies 2 upvotes housing
Evan O.

Co-working spaces in Brookhaven?

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $117,448, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience?

3 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Sofia Howard

What Brookhaven does better than anywhere else

Hello, Military spouse here. Median household income is $117,448, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $117,448 in Brookhaven. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Brookhaven? Peo...

1 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Jordan Nguyen

Living in Brookhaven -the reality

Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $660,300, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $660,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ma...

3 replies 0 upvotes living
chill_charlotte16

Unpopular opinion about Brookhaven

Random thought, I relocated for work and With a population of 57,224, Brookhaven is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great pla...

6 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Jordan Nguyen

Is it worth buying in Brookhaven?

Curious what people think. I work in media and You can expect to pay around $1,789 for rent here. Rent is about $1,789/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,224 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has inve...

0 replies 9 upvotes housing
Evan O.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Brookhaven?

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookhaven sits at 387.3 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

2 replies 18 upvotes housing
Emmett Long

Best areas to explore in Brookhaven?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,789 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,224 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, b...

12 replies 13 upvotes qa
Nathan Sanders

What to expect moving to Brookhaven?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,789 for rent here. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $117,448 in Brookhaven. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lo...

12 replies 29 upvotes moving
living_ian11

Dog-friendly places in Brookhaven?

Hi all, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable....

0 replies 20 upvotes qa
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