Brooks, GA

Brooks, Georgia

Brooks, Georgia, in Fayette county, is 32 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Atlanta metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Brooks is home to some 553 residents.

The People and Families of Brooks

In Brooks, about 74% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Brooks are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Brooks are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooks had a median family income of $70,625. More so than most places, the people in Brooks generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Brooks are poor than in most places in Georgia. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,350) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Brooks. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Brooks Housing

According to the 2000 census, 91% of the housing in Brooks was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Brooks, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brooks strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Brooks, GA

Comparing Brooks to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Brooks Almanac

Brooks Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brooks Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brooks Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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