Brookhaven, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lincoln County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
11,656 Population 539/sq mi density
$36,269 Median Income $25,903 per capita
$111,500 Home Value $164,615 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,269 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, $736/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Brookhaven, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,269
52% below
$25,903 per capita
Home Value
$111,500
60% below
Zillow: $164,615
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
48%
Home Value
40%
Rent
63%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brookhaven a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $36,269 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,903. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above 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 $164,615. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,656
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,269
Per Capita$25,903
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$1,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent$736
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$164,615
Housing Units5,510
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.