Brookhaven, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County
Brookhaven, PA
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 $96,393 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,743. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% 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 $268,420. 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 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,798/100K.
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 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.