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Thinking About The Brookhaven, MS Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Brookhaven. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

82/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

23,520

Median Home

$123K

Median Income

$45K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 23,520, Brookhaven is a smaller MS city. Median household income is $45K with homes valued around $123K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers, investors looking at rental opportunities.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Brookhaven, MS. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$123K

Vacancy Rate

17.0%

Owner-Occupied

72%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Brookhaven, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

39601

Area Stats

Pop: 23,520

Home Value: $123K

Brookhaven Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Jackson Area

Home: $249K57 mi away

Ridgeland Area

Home: $241K62 mi away

Gulfport Area

Home: $155K117 mi away

Biloxi Area

Home: $218K118 mi away

Columbus Area

Home: $136K178 mi away

Schools Near Brookhaven

Schools in and around Brookhaven, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (2)

Brookhaven Elementary School

Mamie Martin Elementary

Middle Schools (4)

BROOKHAVEN TECHNICAL CENTER

Lipsey Middle School

MS School Of The Arts

MULLINS SCHOOL

High Schools (2)

Alexander Junior High

Brookhaven High School

Private Schools (2)

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN KINDERGARTEN

THE READING NOOK ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Brookhaven stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Brookhaven and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.