The Town FilesBrooks, Georgia
Town in Fayette County · population 568 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $436,800
- Household income
- $105,714
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 50.9
Brooks is a town of 568 people in Fayette County, Georgia. The median home is worth $436,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 100% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 96% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Brooks 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 Brooks is worth $436,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $105,714, which is more affordable than 28% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,625 a month. 93.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brooks | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $436,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,625 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $105,714 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 93.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brooks
| People | Brooks | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Brooks
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooks since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 6.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Fayette County since 1996
Fayette County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Fayette County
Fayette County had 49,094 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,774 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Brooks itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Brooks
1 public school with 425 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Tech Charter Academy (charter) | K-8 | 425 | 11.2 |
Towns near Brooks
- Senoia, GA6.1 mi · 5,016 people · home $440,800
- Williamson, GA9.6 mi · 681 people · home $418,500
- Peachtree City, GA9.7 mi · 38,244 people · home $482,500
- Experiment, GA10.2 mi · 3,328 people · home $137,500
- Hampton, GA10.6 mi · 8,368 people · home $283,700
- Fayetteville, GA10.8 mi · 18,957 people · home $368,200
- Griffin, GA10.9 mi · 23,478 people · home $220,900
- Lovejoy, GA12.9 mi · 10,122 people · home $265,100
Brooks questions
Is Brooks, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brooks scores better for retirees than 87% of Georgia towns and quieter than 78%. 29.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.9).
How much does a house cost in Brooks?
The median owner-occupied home in Brooks is valued at $436,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,714, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,625 a month.
What is the weather like in Brooks?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Brooks get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooks since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 2023. 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)