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Brookhaven, GA

Brookhaven 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. With a population of around 55,366 as of 2021, it is the largest city in DeKalb County. The new city stretches over 12 square miles (31 km²).

Brookhaven's first permanent European settler was John Evins, who started a plantation around 1810. Harris and Solomon Goodwin, who moved to Georgia from South Carolina, became owners of the land in the 1830s. The Goodwin home and the family graveyard have been preserved at the 3900 block of Peachtree Road, near Dresden Drive. A train station known as Goodwin's was constructed along the Atlanta and Richmond (later Atlanta and Charlotte) railway in 1873.

Atlanta residents began constructing summer cottages in the community around 1900. In 1910, 150 acres (61 ha) on the north side of Peachtree Road were purchased for development as a planned community surrounding a golf course. The nine-hole golf course, designed by Herbert Barker, a golf pro from Garden City, Long Island, opened in 1912.

Brookhaven is located at 33°52′47″N 84°21′6″W (33.879722, -84.351667). The city of Brookhaven is bounded by The Fulton County line on the west, unincorporated DeKalb County south of Briarcliff and LaVista Roads on the south, Clairmont Road and the city of Chamblee at Chamblee Dunwoody Road on the east, and the city of Dunwoody at I-285 on the north.

Health and wellness are integral to the fabric of Brookhaven, evident in the city's commitment to providing residents with access to top-notch healthcare facilities and recreational spaces. The Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Brookhaven Health Center are medical institutions that serve the community by offering comprehensive healthcare services. For fitness enthusiasts, OrangeTheory Fitness offers heart rate-based interval training that’s both fun and effective. Pure Barre provides a low-impact, high-intensity workout perfect for toning muscles. At Iron Tribe Fitness, you can engage in community-driven, high-intensity training sessions. Yoga lovers will enjoy Highland Yoga, which offers a range of classes for all skill levels. Brookhaven Park is ideal for outdoor exercise with its trails and green spaces.

Top sites in Brookhaven, GA include Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Briarwood Park, and Peachtree Creek Greenway.

Population: 58,148 (2021). Elevation: 1,050 feet. Area: 11.86 sq mi (30.71 km²). ZIP Code: 30319. Area code(s): 404, 678, 470.

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Is Brookhaven, GA a good place to live?

Brookhaven is in DeKalb County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Brookhaven offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Brookhaven, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Brookhaven are above average.

What are the demographics of Brookhaven, GA?

In 2022, Brookhaven, GA had a population of 56.8k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $114,570. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Brookhaven, GA grew from 54,902 to 56,848, a 3.54% increase and its median household income grew from $105,464 to $114,570, an 8.63% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brookhaven, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.79%), White (Hispanic) (6.15%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.08%).

What is the history of Brookhaven, GA?

Brookhaven's first permanent European settler was John Evins, who started a plantation around 1810. Harris and Solomon Goodwin, who moved to Georgia from South Carolina, became owners of the land in the 1830s. The Goodwin home and the family graveyard have been preserved at the 3900 block of Peachtree Road, near Dresden Drive. A train station known as Goodwin's was constructed along the Atlanta and Richmond (later Atlanta and Charlotte) railway in 1873.

Sources

City of Brookhaven

Wikipedia

Niche

Data USA

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

Briarwood Park

Peachtree Creek Greenway

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Brookhaven Health Center

OrangeTheory Fitness

Pure Barre

Iron Tribe Fitness

Highland Yoga

Brookhaven Park

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