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Brookhaven, NY
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Brookhaven, NY
At a Glance
How Brookhaven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookhaven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brookhaven a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brookhaven residents earn a median household income of $95,345 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,912. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookhaven is $577,000 , 105% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $682,583. Median rent is $1,908/month, with 41.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Brookhaven reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
39.4% of adults in Brookhaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookhaven has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.