How many renters in Brookhaven, GA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in Brookhaven, GA, 2020–2024
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46.2% (±4.9 points) of renting households in Brookhaven, GA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

37.9% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 46.2% (±4.9 points)
Paying 35% or more: 37.9% (±4.3 points)
Median share of income: 28.5% (±1.7 points)

Rent as a share of income in Brookhaven

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	Brookhaven	DeKalb County	Georgia	United States
Less than 15%	11.2% (±2.9 points)	8.5%	12.2%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	12.8% (±3.1 points)	10.2%	11.7%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	17.5% (±3.2 points)	12.4%	12.5%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	12.3% (±3.8 points)	10.4%	11.1%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	8.3% (±2.3 points)	9.6%	9.0%	9.2%
35% or more	37.9% (±4.3 points)	48.9%	43.4%	41.9%

Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.

Brookhaven against DeKalb County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Brookhaven	DeKalb County	Georgia	United States
Paying 30% or more	46.2% (±4.9 points)	58.5% (±1.8 points)	52.4% (±0.6 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	37.9% (±4.3 points)	48.9% (±1.5 points)	43.4% (±0.5 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	28.5% (±1.7 points)	34.4% (±0.8 points)	31.3% (±0.3 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$70,192 (±$10,709)	$54,357 (±$1,609)	$49,820 (±$493)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$1,882 (±$51)	$1,692 (±$12)	$1,393 (±$6)	$1,413

In Brookhaven, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in DeKalb County (58.5%).

It is also lower than in Georgia (52.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).

In DeKalb County, Brookhaven ranks 19 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 329 of 594.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Brookhaven

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Brookhaven
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
Brookhaven	—	46.2% (±4.9 points)	—
Chamblee	2.4 mi	51.1% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
North Druid Hills	3.1 mi	52.5% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
North Decatur	4.8 mi	56.5% (±8.6 points)	Higher
Doraville	5.0 mi	72.5% (±14.6 points)	Higher
Sandy Springs	5.1 mi	44.7% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Druid Hills	5.5 mi	52.6% (±12.2 points)	Not measurably different
Dunwoody	5.6 mi	51.8% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Scottdale	6.2 mi	46.9% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Decatur, GA (56.5%), Doraville, GA (72.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Renters paying 30% or more of income across DeKalb County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
13	Druid Hills	52.6% (±12.2 points)
14	North Druid Hills	52.5% (±7.2 points)
15	Dunwoody	51.8% (±7.5 points)
16	Chamblee	51.1% (±7.2 points)
17	Scottdale	46.9% (±10.6 points)
18	Lithonia	46.6% (±15.3 points)
19	Brookhaven	46.2% (±4.9 points)
20	Pine Lake	45.9% (±36.3 points)
21	Decatur	44.7% (±7.7 points)

Showing 9 of 21 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Brookhaven

Are renters in Brookhaven rent-burdened?

46.2% of renting households in Brookhaven pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What share of income do renters in Brookhaven spend on rent?

The median renting household in Brookhaven, GA spends 28.5% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M

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