Brookhaven, GA vs Fairborn, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Fairborn
78.2
#189 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $53,783). Fairborn leads in cost of living index (89 vs 144). Fairborn leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Fairborn, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 78.2 (#189) |
| Population | 57,945 | 34,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $210,326 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $53,783 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+19.8 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Fairborn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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C+
78.2 Score
Fairborn, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$210,326
Population
34,729
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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