At a Glance
Median Income
$117,448
$74,852 per capita
Home Value
$660,300
Zillow: $729,330
Median Rent
$1,789/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
387/100K
2,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.7%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Brookhaven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookhaven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookhaven a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookhaven residents earn a median household income of $117,448 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,852. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 72,716 business establishments, including 3,816 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookhaven is $660,300 , 134% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $729,330. Median rent is $1,789/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Brookhaven reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,445/100K. The murder rate is 3.7/100K.
Education
71.7% of adults in Brookhaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookhaven has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population57,224
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density4,675/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,448
Per Capita$74,852
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$243,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,939
Housing
B+
Home Value$660,300
Rent$1,789
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$729,330
Housing Units27,597
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent387/100K
Property2,445/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault230/100K
Burglary404/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation984 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+32.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Brookhaven was founded in 2012.
The median home in Brookhaven was built in 1991.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.529 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 3,816 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 145 fatal vehicle crashes.
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