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Brookhaven, New York

CDP · Suffolk County (primary) , Chemung County

At a glance

2,858
Population
$692,800
Median home value (all homes)
128% above U.S. median
$719,931
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,346/mo
Median rent
74% above U.S. median
$114,839
Median household income
46% above U.S. median
27.8 min
Average commute
95.8%
Homes with broadband
87.36%
Locations with fiber available
6.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 152 — 52% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing146% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities31% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost6% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates93.2%
College graduates43%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brookhaven Economic Development
Brookhaven's Economic Development page describes the town's efforts to attract and support businesses starting, expanding, or relocating to Brookhaven, including industrial parks and incentives such as the Excelsior program and the Industrial Development Agency's tax abatements and exemptions.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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