Brookhaven, PA

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 12 miles NE of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 12 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 7,985.

The People and Families of Brookhaven

In Brookhaven, about 54% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Brookhaven features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brookhaven had a median family income of $58,271. Brookhaven is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Brookhaven isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brookhaven Housing

In Brookhaven, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Brookhaven has higher property taxes than most places in Pennsylvania, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Brookhaven, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brookhaven strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Brookhaven, PA

Comparing Brookhaven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Brookhaven Almanac

Brookhaven Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brookhaven Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Brookhaven, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brookhaven Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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