Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Brookhaven is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,288. Residents earn $96,393 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brookhaven receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Brookhaven offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brookhaven is $96,393, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Brookhaven is $265,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,557 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Brookhaven is below the national average at 161 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,672 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Brookhaven enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.9% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,393 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,743 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.80% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $265,500 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,705 |
| Median List Price | $260,000 |
| Median List Price | $260,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $246 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,557 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,813 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.80% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Total Violent | 161.0/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 24.8/100K |
| Robbery | 123.8/100K |
| Assault | 12.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,671.8/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 173.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,448.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.5/100K |
| Arson | 12.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 111 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8711°N, 75.3913°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.1% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,847/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |