The Town FilesBrooklet, Georgia
City in Bulloch County · population 1,704 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $256,400
- Household income
- $77,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 37.1
Brooklet is a city of 1,704 people in Bulloch County, Georgia. The median home is worth $256,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more upscale than 86% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 85% of Georgia towns, better for families than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Brooklet ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brooklet is worth $256,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $77,125, which is more affordable than 54% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,098 a month. 63.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brooklet | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $256,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,098 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $77,125 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brooklet
| People | Brooklet | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 29.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 16.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Brooklet
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooklet since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 9, 2017 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 2, 2008.
Severe weather in Bulloch County since 1996
Bulloch County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Bulloch County
Bulloch County had 28,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,121 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Brooklet itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Brooklet
4 public schools with 3,275 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Bulloch High School | 9-12 | 1,164 | 19.4 |
| Southeast Bulloch Middle School | 6-8 | 857 | 14.5 |
| Brooklet Elementary School | PK-5 | 801 | 14.1 |
| Stilson Elementary School | PK-5 | 453 | 12.9 |
Towns near Brooklet
- Statesboro, GA7.2 mi · 33,438 people · home $197,900
- Guyton, GA16.5 mi · 2,289 people · home $225,800
- Pembroke, GA17.2 mi · 2,513 people · home $200,800
- Portal, GA18.4 mi · 638 people · home $85,000
- Springfield, GA20.4 mi · 2,703 people · home $196,000
- Claxton, GA21.4 mi · 2,602 people · home $162,000
- Hagan, GA22.7 mi · 959 people · home $138,900
- Metter, GA23.2 mi · 4,004 people · home $156,300
Brooklet questions
Is Brooklet, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brooklet scores better for retirees than 85% of Georgia towns and quieter than 57%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Brooklet?
The median owner-occupied home in Brooklet is valued at $256,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,125, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,098 a month.
What is the weather like in Brooklet?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Brooklet get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooklet since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 9, 2017. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)