Relocation Guide · Brookhaven, GA

Moving to Brookhaven, GA: A Relocation Guide

Q: Does Brookhaven have MARTA rail?

Yes. The Gold Line Brookhaven/Oglethorpe station is on Peachtree Road, with direct service to Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown, and the airport.

Q: When did Brookhaven become a city?

Brookhaven incorporated in 2012, making it one of Georgia newest cities. It has since become a sought-after inside-the-Perimeter address.

Q: What do I need to do when I move here?

Switch your driver license and register your vehicle within 30 days, file a change of address, and set up utilities. We have dedicated guides for the license and the address change.

Brookhaven is Georgia's newest DeKalb County city — a close-in, inside-the-Perimeter community with MARTA rail, a walkable Dresden Drive village, and the National Register-listed Historic Brookhaven estate district. It's increasingly upscale and in demand. Here's what a new resident needs to know.

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Quick answer

People move to Brookhaven for an inside-the-Perimeter location with MARTA rail, a walkable, restaurant-lined village on Dresden Drive, and the estate homes of Historic Brookhaven. Incorporated in 2012, it has quickly become one of the more sought-after close-in addresses, with an 8% sales tax. Switch your license within 30 days and book movers early for month-end.

Why people move to Brookhaven

Location. Close-in and inside the Perimeter, with quick access to Buckhead, Midtown, and the airport via MARTA rail.
Walkable village. Brookhaven Village on Dresden Drive offers restaurants, shops, and nightlife just east of the MARTA station.
Character. The National Register-listed Historic Brookhaven estate district around the Capital City Country Club, plus Oglethorpe University.
Cost. Above the metro average — see our cost of living in Brookhaven guide.

Where to live

Historic Brookhaven holds large estate homes around the Capital City Country Club; Brookhaven Village (Dresden Drive) offers walkable condos and townhomes; and Ashford Park and Lynwood Park are established, close-in residential neighborhoods. Comparing close-in DeKalb cities? See our Decatur vs. Brookhaven guide. LIOO serves all of Brookhaven.

Cost snapshot

Brookhaven runs above the metro average: median household income around $117,700, median home value about $693,000, an 8% sales tax, and Georgia's flat 4.99% (2026) income tax. Full detail in our cost of living in Brookhaven guide.

Getting around

Brookhaven has MARTA heavy rail: the Gold Line's Brookhaven/Oglethorpe station sits on Peachtree Road in the heart of the city, with a direct ride to Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown, and the airport. Main roads include Peachtree Road, Ashford-Dunwoody Road, North Druid Hills Road, and Buford Highway, with GA-400 and I-85 nearby. Being inside the Perimeter with rail access can meaningfully cut commuting costs.

New-resident paperwork

Georgia gives you 30 days to switch your license and register a vehicle, plus a full change of address:

Getting a Georgia driver's license — documents, the 30-day rule, and what's waived.
Changing your address in Georgia — mail, license, car, voter registration, and utilities.

Planning your move to Brookhaven

Condos and apartments around Dresden Drive and the MARTA station typically require a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator; older estate homes can mean tight access and stairs; and month-end is the busiest window. LIOO's Brookhaven movers handle local moves, our apartment movers are COI-ready, and long-distance movers bring households in from out of state.

Moving to Brookhaven FAQ

Is Brookhaven a good place to move to?+

Yes, especially for a close-in, inside-the-Perimeter location with MARTA rail and a walkable village. It's increasingly upscale and in demand.

Where should I live in Brookhaven?+

Historic Brookhaven for estate homes, Brookhaven Village on Dresden Drive for walkable condos and townhomes, and Ashford Park or Lynwood Park for established close-in neighborhoods.

Does Brookhaven have MARTA rail?+

Yes. The Gold Line's Brookhaven/Oglethorpe station is on Peachtree Road, with direct service to Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown, and the airport.

When did Brookhaven become a city?+

Brookhaven incorporated in 2012, making it one of Georgia's newest cities. It has since become a sought-after inside-the-Perimeter address.

What do I need to do when I move here?+

Switch your driver's license and register your vehicle within 30 days, file a change of address, and set up utilities. We have dedicated guides for the license and the address change.

How much does it cost to move to Brookhaven?+

Local moves are billed hourly; long-distance moves are quoted by load and route. See our metro-Atlanta moving cost guide and get a free quote.

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Sources

U.S. Census Bureau — Brookhaven city, Georgia (census.gov)
DeKalb County School District (dekalbschoolsga.org)
MARTA — Gold Line Brookhaven/Oglethorpe station (itsmarta.com)
Georgia Department of Driver Services (dds.georgia.gov)