Brookhaven, GA vs Lexington, NC
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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $36,868). Lexington leads in cost of living index (89 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in crime level (8.3 vs 12.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Lexington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 69 (#1265) |
| Population | 57,945 | 19,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $275,047 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $36,868 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+47.1 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Lexington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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