At a Glance
Median Income
$107,143
$51,795 per capita
Home Value
$425,000
Zillow: $592,691
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
10.7% smoking rate
How Brooks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brooks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brooks a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brooks residents earn a median household income of $107,143 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,795. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,852 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooks is $425,000 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $592,691. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
39.0% of adults in Brooks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooks has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population693
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,143
Per Capita$51,795
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$8,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A
Home Value$425,000
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$592,691
Housing Units268
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation802 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Brooks was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.