Brookhaven is a city in Georgia state in USA with a population of 54727 residents.. The poverty rate of Brookhaven is 10.9%, which is 22% lower than national average. The typical household in Brookhaven earns $101607 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 24.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Brookhaven, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Brookhaven remained 2.6%, which is 45% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Brookhaven, only 69% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 10% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Brookhaven is 125, which is 25% higher than national average. Median home value in Brookhaven is $524800 , which is 128% higher than national average. While median income in Brookhaven remained $101607, which is 51% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.