Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
12%
Brookhaven
Brookhaven, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,853
Population
55,989
Renter Mix
52% Rent
A luxurious Atlanta suburb beaming with history and charm
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Located in the northeastern suburbs of Atlanta, Brookhaven combines suburban comfort with city accessibility. This DeKalb County city, incorporated in 2012, offers diverse housing options throughout its established neighborhoods. The rental market reflects this variety, with current average rents ranging from $1,682 for studios to $2,291 for two-bedroom units, with two-bedroom units showing a 3.8% decrease year-over-year. Popular areas include the walkable Brookhaven Village near the MARTA station and the culturally rich Buford Highway corridor.
Residents enjoy abundant outdoor spaces, including the 135-acre Murphey Candler Park with its sports facilities, walking trails, and lake. The historic Capital City Country Club, featuring a golf course dating to 1912, adds to the area's established character. The presence of Oglethorpe University enhances the community's educational landscape, while Town Brookhaven serves as a central hub for shopping and dining. The Peachtree Creek Greenway offers convenient paths for walking, running, and cycling. Since its early days as a summer retreat in the 1800s, Brookhaven has evolved into a well-connected suburban community that preserves its historic roots while embracing contemporary living.
Explore the City
The Brookhaven-Oglethorpe Marta Station
Sidewalk cafe in a mixed-use development
Silver Lake in Brookhaven
Oglethorpe University was chartered in 1835
Shops in Brookhaven
A historical marker for Brookhaven
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,425
Average: $148,815
Education
29,420
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
34,562
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brookhaven has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brookhaven, GA is $1,724 for a studio, $1,794 for one bedroom, $2,308 for two bedrooms, and $3,285 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookhaven has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,794/month
775 Sq Ft
House
$5,193/month
2,297 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,230/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,995/month
2,195 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brookhaven, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
696 Students
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
368 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
654 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
544 Students
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
368 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,714 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Atlanta Audubon Society
- Blue Heron Nature Preserve
- Atlanta History Center
- Chastain Park
- Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.