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Living in Brookhaven

Brookhaven had 11,650 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 52 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$36,685 a year. The city had 7 schools in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Brookhaven?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Brookhaven.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$740 per month, while the median home value was US$121,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 53.7%, and the vacancy rate was 18.5% in July 2026. 48.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Brookhaven yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$740/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct18.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,215 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent650.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 135 people of 11,646 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Brookhaven is 3.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Brookhaven 3.4%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd36,685 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct62.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct88.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct8.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct6.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,353 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)16Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,714 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate3.36 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Brookhaven. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Brookhaven. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct85.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct20.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents52 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,118 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Brookhaven when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBrookhaven highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Brookhaven highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,544Brookhaven2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents373.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute18.47 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct3.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportMCB3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport45 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Brookhaven. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Brookhaven.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Brookhaven average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Brookhaven average monthly precipitation, mm0459013518016614914514811311614513110992106143JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 14 · Feb 16.44 · Mar 20.33 · Apr 23.89 · May 27.78 · Jun 30.89 · Jul 32.06 · Aug 32.28 · Sep 30 · Oct 25.28 · Nov 19.33 · Dec 15.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00221094 (BROOKHAVEN CITY)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.28 · Feb 4.22 · Mar 7.78 · Apr 11.28 · May 16.28 · Jun 20.28 · Jul 21.56 · Aug 21.28 · Sep 18.44 · Oct 11.78 · Nov 6.22 · Dec 3.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00221094 (BROOKHAVEN CITY)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 8.17 · Feb 10.33 · Mar 14.06 · Apr 17.61 · May 22.06 · Jun 25.56 · Jul 26.83 · Aug 26.78 · Sep 24.22 · Oct 18.5 · Nov 12.78 · Dec 9.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 165.6 · Feb 149.4 · Mar 145 · Apr 148.3 · May 112.8 · Jun 116.1 · Jul 145 · Aug 130.6 · Sep 109.2 · Oct 92.46 · Nov 106.4 · Dec 143.3 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M337.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M310.08 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm368.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.35 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature22.97 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan12.75 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Franklin11,647 residentsDobbs Ferry11,645 residentsLondonderry11,645 residentsGloucester City11,643 residentsKapa‘a11,652 residentsScotts Valley11,652 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Brookhaven residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.8%Foreign residents 1.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.824 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents135 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density207.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population11,646 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Is Brookhaven a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 32–54%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student47%strong on legal route, weak on work · range 35–59%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–68%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–60%
Foreign residents135 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population11,646 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.42 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent650.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,215 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,353 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd121,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes53.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour49.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad1.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.83 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct71.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct14.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct21.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct91.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus4,300 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct1.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct84.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Brookhaven?

The median gross salary is 2,714 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Brookhaven?

The unemployment rate is 3.36 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Brookhaven?

The published population is 11,646 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Brookhaven?

135 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Brookhaven a good place to live?

Brookhaven may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Brookhaven (MS), United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/brookhaven-ms/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  title = {Brookhaven (MS), United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00221094 (BROOKHAVEN CITY) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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