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Brookhaven Area Facts

  • Brookhaven has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brookhaven crime rates are 32% higher than the Georgia average
  • Cost of living in Brookhaven is 53% higher than the Georgia average
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Brookhaven, GA - A Lovable City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2018) Wow! I really love my home in Brookhaven, GA. The city has a certain charm about it. I really love how it merges the historical sites along with the modern day. It is really nice to take strolls down the cobbled streets and get a hint of the days of old. The city is part of DeKal ...Read More b County, which is a suburb of Atlanta, GA.

In the area you can recognize some of the homes that were built from more than an hundred years ago. Some of the homes are known to be valued at millions. I really love the homey feel that my community has. The schools district in my city is highly recognized. Oh, and let me not forget that my city is how to two highly recognized universities; Georgia State and Oglethorpe University.

I really love how the community comes together and how the city has so many parks and a major recreation center for its residents. Every Fall the city host its annual Chili Cook Off, where everyone in the community comes together. We have so many things to do here in Brookhaven.

I also like the mall, Town Brookhaven and Northeast Plaza, both have so many interesting shops to enjoy. Northeast Plaza specializes in discount and ethnic stores, whereas Town Brookhaven has some of the best restaurants in and around their shopping mall. Stop by and check out all that Brookhaven, GA has to offer; enjoy the nostalgic sights and the beautiful surroundings.
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brookhaven? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Brookhaven Park
      Fernwood Park
      Clack's Corner
      Ashford Park
      Vermont Road Park
      Mayson Park
      Briarwood Park
      Lenox Park

      Entertainment

      Cinebistro
      Hermance Stadium
      Oglethorpe Museum of Art
      Hispanic Latin America Shopping Mall
      AMC
      AMC Dine-In
      Hugh Spalding Stadium
      Maloof Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Alex Package
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Dunkin'
      Pour Kitchen and Bar
      There Gastropub
      McDonald's
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brookhaven? Of all people who commute, 7.0% take public transportation in Brookhaven.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Brookhaven a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Piedmont Physicians
      Smart Care Urgent Care