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Relocation guide
Moving to Brookhaven
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
3,080
Median age 49.9
Median household income
$95,345
Median rent
$1,908/mo
Median home value
$577,000
Schools
106
19 districts
Summer high / winter low
83° / 24°
Pros
- Household incomes run 21% above the US median ($95,345).
- 74% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Mild weather in May, July, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 169 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 36 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 90% more than the US median ($577,000).
- Property taxes are high: about 1.73% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Cold winters: January lows average 24°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Brookhaven?
Brookhaven spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $564,600 to $564,600 by zip.
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Is Brookhaven a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 21% above the US median ($95,345). 74% of households own their home (US 65%). On the other hand: Homes cost 90% more than the US median ($577,000). Property taxes are high: about 1.73% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Brookhaven?
The median household earns $95,345. Rent at the median ($1,908/month) is about 24% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $76,320 a year.
How many schools are in Brookhaven?
106 public and private schools across 19 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Brookhaven?
Highs average 83°F in July and lows 24°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, July, August.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.