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Brookhaven, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Fulton County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
57,224
Population
4,675/sq mi density
$117,448
Median Income
$74,852 per capita
$660,300
Home Value
$729,330 Zillow
$1,789
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
387
Violent Crime/100K
2,445 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$117,448 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$660,300 home value, $1,789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookhaven enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8612°N, 84.3385°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0495 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 20.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.84 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.63 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in |
Brookhaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.3").