salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 70.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,840 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 116 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brookhaven?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brookhaven
| Size | Brookhaven | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,754 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,806 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,105 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,502 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,298 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brookhaven overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brookhaven, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brookhaven
Life in Brookhaven
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brookhaven?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,885 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $692,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $69,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brookhaven, GA?
Renting in Brookhaven costs a median of about $1,921 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Brookhaven?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,840 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brookhaven cheap or expensive?
Brookhaven is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $126,900. It ranks 116th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brookhaven?
The median homeowner in Brookhaven pays $6,537 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Brookhaven more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Brookhaven?
The median home value in Brookhaven is $692,700, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
57,855 people live in Brookhaven. Numbers are typical (middle) values.