Brookhaven, Georgia
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
WhereAtHome Score
62.8
D-out of 100
Overview
Brookhaven is a Georgia city with a population of approximately 57,945, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $753,512. Median household income is $114,570.
Key Highlights
- Population of approximately 57,945 (2023 Census estimate)
- Median home value of $753,512 (Zillow ZHVI)
- Median household income of $114,570 (Census ACS)
- Average commute time of 24.6 minutes
- Part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area
Key Metrics
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Score Breakdown
5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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