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Brookhaven

Pennsylvaniaborough

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Total population

8,331

Median home value

$284,700

33%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$91,042

Brookhaven$91k
National$74k
Weather82°F · Partly Sunny
Coordinates39.87°, -75.39°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Brookhaven is a small borough located in Pennsylvania, United States. Around 8,331 people are recorded as living there in the most recent open data. Located at 39.871°, -75.391°, Brookhaven occupies a warm-temperate portion of the northern hemisphere. It covers a compact 4.4 km² of land area. The latitude suggests warm summers and cool winters. Resident density is around 1,893 per km², indicating a densely built-up character. Further detail — demographics, climate, nearby amenities and natural-hazard data — is compiled below from public open-data sources.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
43.7
Median home value
$284,700
Housing units
3,956
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
3.5%

Race & ethnicity

White
89.6%
Black
6.3%
Asian
0.3%
Hispanic
2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
39.8711
Longitude
-75.3913
Water area
0.00 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Juneteenth
82°F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
63°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
83°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
63°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
86°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
66°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Brookhaven, PA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
2,498,940
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    93,567
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    93,363
  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    74,816
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    70,028
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    69,763
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    68,674
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    57,994
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    57,600

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
5
Largest magnitude
4.1
Largest event
2017-11-30

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Sources

  • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • NOAA National Weather Service
  • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)