New York · Metropolitan Area
Brookhaven is a small town in New York with a population of 3,080. Residents earn $95,345 per year, which is 27% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brookhaven receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Brookhaven offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brookhaven is $95,345, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Brookhaven is $577,000, making it a premium housing market at 105% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,908 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Brookhaven experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,345 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,912 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,522 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,245 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,343 |
| County GDP | $139,014M |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Healthcare | 5,146 |
| Retail | 6,106 |
| Manufacturing | 1,670 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.20% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $577,000 |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $682,583 |
| Median List Price | $1,274,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,274,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $305 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,908 |
| 64% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.20% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,453/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7767°N, 72.9078°W |
| County FIPS | 36103 |
Winner: Republican by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Retail Stores | 6,106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |