Living in Brookhaven, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brookhaven · Census data 2020–2024
Brookhaven has 2,858 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $114,839 (34% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $692,800, the median rent is $2,346/month.
Brookhaven at a glance
- Population
- 2,858
- Median age
- 49.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $114,839State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $692,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,346/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Brookhaven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brookhaven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brookhaven the median home value is $692,800, 108% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,346 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,722 a month in housing costs.
Brookhaven median household income
The median household income in Brookhaven is $114,839 and the income per person is $53,366. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Brookhaven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 943
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.67
Brookhaven demographics
- Population
- 2,858
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 886
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brookhaven ›
Education in Brookhaven
43% of adults 25 and older in Brookhaven have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brookhaven
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Brookhaven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 2,858 | $114,839 | $692,800 | $2,346 |
| Shirley | 28,375 | $112,788 | $424,900 | $2,056 |
| North Bellport | 11,087 | $100,247 | $416,100 | $2,991 |
| Bellport | 1,948 | $146,083 | $712,700 | $2,146 |
| Mastic Beach | 16,735 | $111,493 | $357,200 | $2,428 |
| Mastic | 15,708 | $94,034 | $432,500 | $2,016 |
| East Patchogue | 21,673 | $108,397 | $478,700 | $2,045 |
| Yaphank | 6,934 | $108,971 | $459,700 | $2,976 |
| Moriches | 2,308 | $78,359 | $455,400 | $2,347 |
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What is the median household income in Brookhaven, NY?
The median household income in Brookhaven is $114,839, 34% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brookhaven?
The median home value in Brookhaven is $692,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Brookhaven?
The median gross rent in Brookhaven is $2,346 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Brookhaven, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Brookhaven?
The median age in Brookhaven is 49.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Brookhaven?
The average commute to work in Brookhaven is 28 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brookhaven?
The unemployment rate in Brookhaven is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brookhaven?
43% of adults in Brookhaven have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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