Brookhaven, Pennsylvania 2025

Brookhaven is a City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United states. The population was 8,962 as of the 2020 census. Brookhaven is situated in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

1. Culture: Brookhaven has a diverse population of both young and old, families, and singles. It holds a strong sense of community with block parties and neighborhood gatherings. Community events, festivals, and activities can be found in Brookhaven throughout the year, like the annual 5K race.

2. Education: The city falls within the Penn-Delco school district, with four elementary schools: Brookhaven, Sharples, Cedarwood, and Pennville; one middle school, Penncrest; and one high school, Sun Valley.

3. History: It was the first municipality in Delaware County to adopt a "clean-up" ordinance, which prohibited the accumulation of large containers, bulk storage, and debris on residential properties.

4. Housing: It consists mainly of single-family residences. There are a few apartment buildings, but they are relatively small in comparison to the number of single-family homes. There is a community pool, playground, and park.

5. Transportation: There are two train stations in Brookhaven. One is located at the corner of West Ridge Pike and Strathmore Avenue; the other is located at the dead end of Brookhaven Avenue. A train station on the SEPTA Media/Elwyn Line is located on the north side at the crossing of Second Street and Cambridge Avenue.

6. Food: Brookhaven has several popular eateries, such as Eddington House, Madison Street Pub, and Governors' Place.

7. Shopping: There are several parks in the area, including Brookhaven Park, with a skate park, picnic area, and walking/biking trail; Lions Park with a tot lot, walking/biking trail, and athletic fields; and Greenwich Park with a walking/biking trail.

8. Attractions: Brookhaven has many community events, including an annual 5K race, Fourth of July parade, and an Easter egg hunt.

9. Demographics: According to the 2020 United States Census, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles. As of 2020, the population consisted of 3,837 households, and 2,853 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,472.91 people per square mile. There were 3,243 housing units at an average density of 897.5 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 87.9% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.3% of the population.

9. Weather: January is the coldest month in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature of 21°F (-6°C), while July is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 78°F (26°C).

10. Nearby cities: The nearby cities to Brookhaven are Linwood, Parkside, Chester City, Upland, Woodlyn, Media, Trainer, Eddystone, and Village Green-Green Ridge.

Brookhaven is a welcoming community with a variety of attractions, food, and culture that make it an excellent place to visit. From its diverse population to its history and local amenities, Brookhaven offers something for everyone.