At a Glance
Median Income
$36,269
$25,903 per capita
Home Value
$111,500
Zillow: $156,603
Median Rent
$736/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
374/100K
3,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
313 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookhaven residents earn a median household income of $36,269 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,903. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 861 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookhaven is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,603. Median rent is $736/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Brookhaven reports 374 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,215/100K. The murder rate is 49.9/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Brookhaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookhaven has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,656
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,269
Per Capita$25,903
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$1,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent$736
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$156,603
Housing Units5,510
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent374/100K
Property3,215/100K
Murder49.9/100K
Assault258/100K
Burglary1,645/100K
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation483 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Brookhaven was founded in 1818.
The median home in Brookhaven was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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