Brookhaven, GA vs Lakeland, FL
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
Lakeland
71.5
#975 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $58,290). Lakeland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 144). Lakeland leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Lakeland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 71.5 (#975) |
| Population | 57,945 | 122,264 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $312,574 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $58,290 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+20.7 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Lakeland 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-
71.5 Score
Lakeland, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$312,574
Population
122,264
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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