Amherst Town, MA vs Brookhaven, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Amherst Town
66
#305 nationally
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $68,427). Amherst Town leads in average commute (18.9 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amherst Town, MA | Brookhaven, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#305) | 62.8 (#1821) |
| Population | 40,277 | 57,945 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $753,512 |
| Median Household Income | $68,427 | $114,570 |
| Average Commute | 18.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | N/A | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Amherst Town has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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Score
Amherst Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
40,277
Median Income
$68,427
Commute
18.9 min
Northeast
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D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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