What are the schools like in Brooks, GA?

Brooks is served primarily by State Specialty Schools II- Liberty Tech Charter Academy. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Brooks?

The median household income in Brooks, GA is $103,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Brooks, GA?

Brooks has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Brooks, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brooks, GA affordable or expensive?

Brooks's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brooks is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $410,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brooks, GA?

Brooks has a violent crime rate of 77.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1047.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brooks, GA a Good Place to Live?

Brooks is a small town of 719 in Georgia, with a median household income of $103,125 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Brooks stands out for solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Brooks is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brooks city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Brooks's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brooks costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brooks, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$410,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brooks's violent crime rate is 77.8 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.8 /100k

Property Crime

1047.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brooks is served primarily by State Specialty Schools II- Liberty Tech Charter Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brooks, GA	National Avg
School District	State Specialty Schools II- Liberty Tech Charter Academy	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brooks sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brooks, GA
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Brooks, GA	National Avg
Population	719	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woolsey, GA 5 mi Senoia, GA 6 mi Haralson, GA 8 mi Williamson, GA 10 mi Peachtree City, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Brooks

Brooks, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30205

Brooks vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooks, GA affordable or expensive?

Brooks's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brooks roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $410,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Brooks, GA?

Brooks's violent crime rate is 77.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1047.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brooks?

Public schools in Brooks are operated by State Specialty Schools II- Liberty Tech Charter Academy. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brooks, GA a good place to live?

Brooks, GA has a population of 719, a median household income of $103,125, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brooks?

Brooks averages 55.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brooks?

Brooks, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30205.

What is the population of Brooks?

The population of Brooks, Georgia is 719 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brooks?

Key numbers for living in Brooks: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $410,500, median household income $103,125, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brooks side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.