Brookhaven, GA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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DeKalb County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta · population 59,370

Brookhaven, GA
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69
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Brookhaven stands

At or near all-time high.

Median home $752,196
1-year +2.3%
5-yr CAGR +4.3%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population +1.9%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$752k$447k$559k$670k$782k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
52/100
Somewhat walkable
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
22/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
70/100
Strong remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,864/mo$1,500$1,769$2,039202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent124117100120202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 33.6
Rent

At a 33.6 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Brookhaven for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
61 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
61 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
78 · w16%
Rent YoY
65 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
58 · w10%
Long thesis

Brookhaven has held up across the cycle: home values at $752,196 with +4.3% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Brookhaven's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, with an estimated population of 59,370. It anchors the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metro area. The population grew 1.9% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Brookhaven is $752,196 as of 2026-04, up 2.3% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.3% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Brookhaven average $1,864 per month, up 3.0% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 69 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Quiet strength: +2.3% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Net positive migration: population up 1.9% per year — demand fundamentals are intact.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Brookhaven (Wikipedia)

Brookhaven, formerly North Atlanta, is a city in the northeastern suburbs of Atlanta that is located in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, directly northeast of Atlanta. On July 31, 2012, Brookhaven was approved in a referendum to become DeKalb County's 11th city. Incorporation officially took place on December 17, 2012, on which date municipal operations commenced. The new city stretches over 12 square miles (31 km2). With a population of 56,795 as of the 2020 census, it is the second largest city located fully within DeKalb County, behind Stonecrest.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorJohn Park
Area11.86 sq mi
Density4700.55/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for DeKalb County right now.

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Neighborhoods of Brookhaven

24 tracked · ranked by median home value
1Historic Brookhaven$1,880,480+7.0%
2Brittany$1,517,419+9.2%
3Cambridge Park$1,243,618+7.7%
4Byrnwyck$1,069,037+3.5%
5Lynwood Park$1,054,606+2.4%
6Hampton Hall$1,010,731+4.1%
7Ashford Park$945,541+3.1%
8Nancy Creek Heights$939,288+9.2%
9Brookhaven Fields$880,838+3.1%
10Drew Valley$874,016+4.6%
11Brooklawn$862,478+6.4%
12Brookhaven Heights$853,143+0.8%
13Oak Forest Hills$788,587+4.5%
14Pine Hills$786,575+0.7%
15Devonshire$782,111+3.1%
16Murphey Candler Park$759,922+6.8%
17Sexton Woods$758,748+1.3%
18Westover Woods$744,960+2.2%
19Gainsborough West$741,176+2.2%
20Skyland$678,419+0.5%
21Hillsdale$620,730-0.7%
22Dunwoody Forest$598,811+4.9%
23Roxboro Forest$596,967+1.5%
24Dyouville Court$383,102+0.7%

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Run the numbers for Brookhaven

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
55° / 36°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
91° / 71°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
217
~59% of year
Annual precip
50″ rain
1″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Moderate
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Current weather

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Find rentals & listings

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Local news & community

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
70%
Humid climate
Median household income
$71,400
Georgia state median
Top industries (state-level)
Logistics/DistributionFilm/TVHealthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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