Living in Brookhaven, GA

Explore Brookhaven and see how it fits the life you want to build.

57,855 Population DeKalb County County City Place Type Georgia State
Overall Match7.7 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Brookhaven at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population57,855
Median Household Income$117,663
Median Home Value$692,700
Median Gross Rent$1,882
Median Age34.1
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment3.2%
Work From Home29.5%
Homeownership52.6%
Housing Vacancy11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Brookhaven is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Brookhaven Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Brookhaven and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.9 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly4.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Brookhaven

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$692,700
Median Gross Rent$1,882
Homeownership52.6%
Housing Vacancy11.8%
Housing Value5.2/10
Housing Stability5.8/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Brookhaven, GA

Median Household Income$117,663
Unemployment3.2%
Work From Home29.5%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly9.0/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Brookhaven and how households are structured

Population57,855
Median Age34.1
Average Household Size2.4

Brookhaven is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Brookhaven

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Brookhaven point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High89.4°F
Average Winter Low32.7°F
Annual Rainfall51.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.5 in.

Seasonal Life in Brookhaven

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Brookhaven is located in DeKalb County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. DeKalb County.

County Intelligence

Brookhaven & DeKalb County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Brookhaven is located in DeKalb County, Georgia.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Brookhaven.

Current NarrowTheList data for Brookhaven shows a population of about 57,855. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship DeKalb County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Brookhaven.

For someone considering a move to Brookhaven, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Chamblee, GA 2.4 miles away Doraville, GA 5.0 miles away Sandy Springs, GA 5.1 miles away Dunwoody, GA 5.6 miles away Clarkston, GA 6.5 miles away Decatur, GA 6.8 miles away Avondale Estates, GA 7.7 miles away Tucker, GA 7.9 miles away Atlanta, GA 8.5 miles away Pine Lake, GA 9.1 miles away Norcross, GA 9.1 miles away Peachtree Corners, GA 9.4 miles away