At a Glance
Median Income
$96,393
$45,743 per capita
Home Value
$265,500
Zillow: $259,705
Median Rent
$1,557/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
1,672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookhaven a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookhaven residents earn a median household income of $96,393 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,743. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookhaven is $265,500 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,705. Median rent is $1,557/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Brookhaven reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,672/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.1% of adults in Brookhaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookhaven has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,288
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density4,847/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,393
Per Capita$45,743
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,500
Rent$1,557
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$259,705
Housing Units3,735
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent161/100K
Property1,672/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary173/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation111 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Brookhaven was founded in 1682.
The median home in Brookhaven was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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