About

Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a very small diverse borough in the state of Pennsylvania which is located in the county of Delaware and has an excellent selection of shopping. It is close in proximity to I-95 and the Blue Route which makes it ideal for commutes to Phila, Delaware or New Jersey. Brookhaven has recently seen a little growth of new residents move to the town after a recent decline in people moving away a few years ago. The population has reached 8,043 with a population growth rate of 0.2% in the last year. It is 1.7 square miles in size. There are many young adults living here looking to start a family. However the median age of residents is 43 years of age. The average household income is $81K and the average home value is $250K. Living in Brookhaven has a suburban feel, which can be nice for families looking for more space than larger densely packed cities for the money and a good area to raise children.

Pros of Living in Brookhaven:

Livability: Brookhaven’s overall livability score is above average.

The livability score considers education, crime, cost of living, and residents’ overall happiness calculated as a predictive index through our advanced statistical models.

Cost of Living: The cost of living in Brookhaven is lower than the national average and most cities in the state. The overall average of housing costs, utilities, grocery items, transportation, health care, and miscellaneous goods and services are less expensive.

Crime: The total crime in Brookhaven, are lower than the national average and lower than state averages. Breaking out the total offences, there two types of crimes, violent and property crimes. Specifically, violent crimes that include murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, and rape are not as high as nationwide as other cities. Property crime that include theft and arson tend to be lower.

• Total Crime Rate is 18 per 1,000 people, which is lower than the national average.

• Violent Crime Rate is 2 per 1,000 people, which is lower than the national average.

• Property Crime Rate is 16 per 1,000 people, which is lower than the national average.

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Education:

Brookhaven is part of the Penn Delco School District which has an above average rating. In addition Parkside and Aston are also part of this district that services children within 9 square miles.

Education and the schools in Brookhaven has a “B-” rating, this score is considered good on a state and national level. This area has good graduation rates in most schooling levels, enrollment rates, teacher to student ratio, and extra programs.

There are many things that make this district shine, such as a low student-to-teacher ratio and plenty of opportunities for students to get involved in extracurricular activities. For example, the district offers band, choir, art, and drama programs. In addition, there are many clubs and organizations for students to join. Some examples are Future Farmers of America (FFA), Quiz Bowl, Student Council, National Honor Society (NHS), and Spanish Club.

The district also has a strong focus on academics. All students are required to take core classes, such as math, English, science, and social studies. In addition, students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit classes. These classes can help students earn college credit while still in high school.

Overall, the Brookhaven School District is a great place to receive an education. The district has high-quality programs and a focus on academics.

A “B-” rating puts the city over most others in the state and throughout the United States.

Schools In Brookhaven, PA:

Coeburn Elementary School located in Brookhaven, PA grades 0-4

Toby farms Intermediate School located in Brookhaven, PA

Sun Valley High School located in Aston, Pa

Poverty Level: Brookhaven has a lower than national average poverty level.

Popular Neighborhoods:

• Bridgewater

• Borough Center

• Brookhaven South

Things to Do In Brookhaven:

Brookhaven is surrounded by neighboring communities such as Parkside, Swarthmore, Aston, Media, Ridley Park, Lima and Springfield, Pa. With all of these communities so close by there is a myriad of things to do. There is great shopping at the Springfield Mall as well as the Brinton Lake Shopping Center in Glen Mills. It is 20 minutes south of Philadelphia which makes it a great location for access to the Lincoln Financial Field, the Phillies Stadium and the Wells Fargo Center for entertainment. In addition there is IceWorks in Aston and the Hedgerow Theater in Swarthmore. Linvilla Orchards in Media offers many festivals throughout the year. Downtown Media offers a large venue of restaurants on a small scale and “Dining Under The Stars” in the summer months.