Brookhaven 62 Average
Brookhaven Livability #153 ranked city in Mississippi#15,246 ranked city in the USARanks better than 47% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Brookhaven

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

New Real Estate Listings in Brookhaven Area
Search Homes for Sale in Brookhaven, MS

What's it like Living in Brookhaven?

Brookhaven is a medium-sized city located in the state of Mississippi. The city has a population of 12,045 residents. Individuals of White (39%) and Black or African American (59%) backgrounds make up a significant portion of the population of the city. Single men and women might be happy to hear that in Brookhaven, only 47% of the population is married. If you're not a fan of traffic congestion and long commute times to work, Brookhaven is the place to be. Commutes to work here are shorter, with an average one-way commute time taking only 18 minutes, significantly lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Brookhaven could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Mississippi if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Brookhaven, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, cost of living, health & safety, education and more.

With a livability score of 62 out of 100, Brookhaven is ranked #14,473 in the United States and #134 in Mississippi. There are some categories that Brookhaven ranks poorly for, including: amenities (F), crime (F) and employment (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to figure out why.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Brookhaven. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Brookhaven are affordable. Median real estate prices in Brookhaven come in at $93,300, which is 11.7% lower than the Mississippi average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Brookhaven, the home price to income ratio is 3, which is 15.4% higher than the Mississippi average.

Best Places to Live in and Around Brookhaven

See all the best places to live around Brookhaven

How Do You Rate The Livability In Brookhaven?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Brookhaven, MS Livability

      vs

      Brookhaven transportation information

      Statistic Brookhaven Mississippi National
      Average one way commute18min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work93.9%84.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.7%9.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.1%1.5%2.8%
      Working from home1.0%2.2%4.6%
      Source: The Brookhaven, MS data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).