Living in Brookhaven, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brookhaven · Census data 2020–2024
Brookhaven has 6,212 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $88,438 (48% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $261,000, the median rent is $1,104/month.
Brookhaven at a glance
- Population
- 6,212
- Median age
- 37.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $88,438State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $261,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,104/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Brookhaven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brookhaven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brookhaven the median home value is $261,000, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,104 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Brookhaven median household income
The median household income in Brookhaven is $88,438 and the income per person is $37,410. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Brookhaven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,313
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.77
Brookhaven demographics
- Population
- 6,212
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 2,235
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brookhaven ›
Education in Brookhaven
40.5% of adults 25 and older in Brookhaven have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brookhaven
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Brookhaven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 6,212 | $88,438 | $261,000 | $1,104 |
| Morgantown | 30,236 | $44,727 | $259,400 | $937 |
| Cheat Lake | 10,902 | $117,014 | $367,600 | $1,124 |
| Masontown | 518 | $54,643 | $120,500 | $688 |
| Westover | 4,026 | $60,769 | $178,400 | $1,025 |
| Star City | 1,960 | $59,123 | $256,200 | $1,020 |
| Granville | 1,257 | $31,901 | $138,300 | $865 |
| Booth | 129 | $62,813 | $217,500 | — |
| Reedsville | 504 | $66,125 | $182,400 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Brookhaven, WV?
The median household income in Brookhaven is $88,438, 48% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $261,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Brookhaven?
The median gross rent in Brookhaven is $1,104 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Brookhaven, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Brookhaven?
The median age in Brookhaven is 37.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Brookhaven?
The average commute to work in Brookhaven is 20 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brookhaven?
The unemployment rate in Brookhaven is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brookhaven?
40.5% 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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