Brookhaven and her neighboring communities share several common benefits. The first great reason to live in the Greater Metro Atlanta area is the wonderful climate. Spring and summer are filled with a bouquet of blossoms that flood the visual and olfactory senses. Parks and beautiful homes treat citizens and visitors alike with colors as if from the palette of a great landscape painter. The fall blazes with glorious colors so awesome that it almost takes your breath away. The winters are mild, and every now and then, the students get a day off for a light snow. It rarely gets below freezing. How could anyone not like the weather and climate in Brookhaven, Georgia?

The second reason to live in Brookhaven is that it is a great place to buy a home. Brookhaven real estate is affordable. Newcomers can choose between well-established homes for sale or new homes in outstanding new home communities. You can choose a lot and build a custom home. Simply select a homebuilder from the many in Greater Metro Atlanta. A qualified REALTORÒ, real estate agent, mortgage broker or loan officer can assist in the home purchase process and can guide you through the process of finding and buying real estate in Brookhaven.

Schools are another reason Greater Metro Atlanta is a wonderful place to live. Oh yeah - families especially love the schools in Brookhaven. In fact, some of the best schools in Greater Metro Atlanta are found in Brookhaven. DeKalb County Schools, frequently cited for several outstanding programs, services Brookhaven. Brookhaven schools are considered safe places for students.
 

COMMUNITY DATA FOR BROOKHAVEN, GEORGIA
 

BROOKHAVEN POPULATION: 42,678
metro population: 5,457,831
state population: 9,919,945
national population: 313,914,040

BROOKHAVEN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $72,111
average national household income: $50,935

BROOKHAVEN COST OF LIVING INDEX: 130            
average national cost of living: 100                

BROOKHAVEN MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $620,000
median national home price: $153,800          

BROOKHAVEN PROPERTY TAX RATE: $8.13
per $1,000 of Brookhaven assessed home value

average national property tax rate: $11.20

BROOKHAVEN CRIME RATE:  4
average national Crime Rate: 4 ranked 1-10, best to worst

So here you are. You have made your choice to move to Georgia, specifically to the Greater Metro Atlanta area. Good choice! Many people have decided that living here will provide the very best lifestyle available, including buying a home in Brookhaven, landing the best employment and even finding the best schools and/or higher education.

Thousands of people have made the decision to relocate to Metro Atlanta, just like you. A newcomer will find why Metro Atlanta has ranked as one of the best regions in America to live or work, to buy the best real estate, to start a business, to raise a family, or even to retire.

CONNECT UTILITIES IN BROOKHAVEN BY CONTACTING:

POWER:                    
Georgia Power   
404-506-6526
www.georgiapower.com

WATER & SEWER:
City of Atlanta
404-658-6500
www.atlantaga.gov

WATER & SEWER:       

Fulton County
404-730-6830
www.fultoncountyga.gov

GAS:
Georgia Natural Gas            
770-850-6200
www.onlygng.com

TRASH & RECYCLING:
City of Atlanta
404-330-6333
www.atlantaga.gov