Brookhaven SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Brookhaven summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brookhaven. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brookhaven is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brookhaven is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brookhaven is $279,960.
The median income in Brookhaven is $88,438.
Brookhaven's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brookhaven Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brookhaven | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 100 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brookhaven, WV Weather
The average high in Brookhaven is 62.8° and the average low is 40.9°.
There are 96.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.4 inches of precipitation each year with 28.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brookhaven |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 96.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brookhaven Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brookhaven
The current population in Brookhaven is 6,212. The population has increased 17.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,212 | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 6,465 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,485 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 6,606 | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 6,293 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 6,043 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 5,900 | 7.9% |
| 2017 | 5,467 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 5,300 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 5,384 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,412 | 2.9% |
| 2013 | 5,259 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 5,181 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 5,320 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 5,307 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brookhaven
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Brookhaven is:
87.4% White with 5,431 White residents.
1.7% African American with 104 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 123 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 28 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 204 Two Or More residents.
5.2% Hispanic with 322 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brookhaven | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brookhaven
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Brookhaven is 51.3% female with 3,184 female residents.
Brookhaven is 48.7% male with 3,028 male residents.
| Gender | Brookhaven | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brookhaven for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Brookhaven completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brookhaven | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brookhaven, West Virginia
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3.4% of households in Brookhaven earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Brookhaven earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.6% of households in Brookhaven earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Brookhaven earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.6% of households in Brookhaven earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Brookhaven earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Brookhaven earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in Brookhaven earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.0% of households in Brookhaven earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.5% of households in Brookhaven earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brookhaven | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.6% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.0% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
