Brookhaven, GA vs Long Beach, NY
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
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Long Beach leads in crime level (2.1 vs 8.3). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 41.4 min). Brookhaven leads in cost of living index (144 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Long Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 67.8 (#1381) |
| Population | 57,945 | 34,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $810,461 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $125,974 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 41.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+4.2 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach 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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D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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