Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Brookhaven
Brookhaven, NY Area Guide
One of Long Island’s beautiful coastal towns with lush natural areas
Beach
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Outdoors
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Bayfront
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Close-Knit
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Suburban
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Brookhaven is a large suburban town on Long Island perfect for renters looking to escape the fast-paced thrills of New York City. Brookhaven is the only town in the county that stretches from the North Shore to the South Shore of Long Island and even has several hamlets that are a part of the town. Residents across Brookhaven, especially in the hamlets, are close knit. The area is very calm the majority of the year, but friends and families bond during special community events. Woof Fest is a celebration of four-legged, furry friends while the annual Brookhaven Country Fair is a classic fest with food, vendors, music, and more. Residents also love socializing at one of the many nightlife spots in town. There are plenty of shopping options to choose from as well, from mid-range outdoor malls to luxe outlet malls.
Brookhaven boasts beautiful landscapes across the board. Scenic, white-sand beaches, marinas, and yacht clubs bookend Brookhaven while state parks, nature preserves, and country clubs take up the majority of space in town. Residents flock to Corey Beach for picnics or Brookhaven State Park for hiking trails and seasonal hunting. If you ever want a break from the pastoral feel of Brookhaven, New York City is about an hour away. Relaxing beaches, serene natural areas, abundant amenities, and a great location ¬¬¬– Brookhaven truly has it all and your next apartment is waiting for you.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$110,063
Average: $133,951
Education
136,444
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
244,431
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brookhaven has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brookhaven, NY is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
515 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,340 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Southaven County Park
- Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
- Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
- Cathedral Pines County Park
- Fire Island National Seashore
Military Bases
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.