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Brookhaven, PA

Brookhaven, PA.

Population: 16,464 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brookhaven, PA is $266,399 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $173,750 after a median 42.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,794/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$266,399

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

42.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$266,399
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.1%
10-year appreciation
+94.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$266,399
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$173,750
Median list price
$156,450
Median price per sqft
$264
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
42.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,794/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Chester-Upland SD, Penn-Delco SD
Schools include
Main Street Sch, Coebourn El Sch, Parkside El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Metro Container Corporation (3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
2.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
169
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
271

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
532
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
147,617
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
139,523

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
35
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,117 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,949
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
195,802
Average weekly wage
$1,374
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
191

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BrookhavenState medianUS median
Median home value$266,399$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$173,750$254,900$325,000
Median days on market43 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,794/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,949$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Brookhaven, PA?
$266,399.
What is the median sale price in Brookhaven, PA?
$173,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Brookhaven, PA?
Median days on market: 42.5 days.
What is typical rent in Brookhaven, PA?
Typical rent: $1,794/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brookhaven, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Brookhaven, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Brookhaven, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brookhaven, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brookhaven, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Metro Container Corporation, 3 mi.
How many schools serve Brookhaven, PA?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Brookhaven, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Brookhaven, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brookhaven, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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