Brookhaven, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan · City

4.4 Great / 5.0
6,465 Population
$84,962 Median Income
$254,500 Home Value
$1,077 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
36.6 yrs Median Age
40.3% Bachelor's Degree+
4.4
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
4.2
Education

People

Population6,465
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88.7%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$84,962
Per Capita Income$37,344
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty Rate10.1%
County GDP$1,012M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$254,500
Median Rent$1,077
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$945

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Depression29.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul32° / 74°
Rain43 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

4.2/5
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.81
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Work From Home13.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Brookhaven Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$84,962
Home Value$254,500
Median Rent$1,077
Poverty Rate10.1%
Bachelor's Degree+40.3%
Unemployment4.8%
Avg Temperature53.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,465
Population Density700 per sq mi
Median Age36.6 years
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88.7% Black 0.9% Hispanic 2.3% Other 8.1%
White88.7%
Black or African American0.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.1%

Language

English Only97.2%
Spanish Speakers2.8%
English 97.2% Spanish 2.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.8%
Health Insurance95.2%

Income

13% above avg
Median Household Income$84,962
Per Capita Income$37,344
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,065
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,346

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Poverty Rate10.1%
Total Establishments (County)884
County GDP$1,012M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation31
Healthcare Facilities53
Retail Stores78
Manufacturing19
Total Establishments884

Industry Mix

Restaurants 31 Healthcare 53 Retail 78 Manufacturing 19

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,346
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,185

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.8 min
Work From Home13.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

10% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$254,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$356,706
Price Per Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold (month)7
Sale-to-List Ratio95.5%
Price Drops7.7%
Active Inventory13

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied80.5%

Rental Costs

7% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,077

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedroom$945
3 Bedroom$1,231
4 Bedroom$1,380

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,185
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.86%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.2%
Regular Checkup77.6%
Premature Death Rate11,315 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.7 / 10
Exercise Access45.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)53
Restaurants (County)31

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

32°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,219 ft (372 m)
Land Area9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density700 per sq mi
Latitude39.6062°
Longitude-79.8830°
County FIPS54077

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%
D 20.5%

Republican +57 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.3%
High School+90.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density700 per sq mi
Land Area9.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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