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Is Brookhaven, WV expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,16234% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$95,380about $7,948/month · 10% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$261,00022% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,480 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other West Virginia cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of West Virginia. It is number 24 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brookhaven
$1,162
Princeton
$758
Ranson corporation
$2,013
Elkins
$769
Nitro
$999
Hurricane
$1,007
Pea Ridge
$858

How much do households earn in Brookhaven?

Under $25k
14.5%
$25k–50k
15.3%
$50k–100k
34.7%
$100k–150k
23.6%
$150k+
11.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brookhaven

SizeBrookhavenU.S. average
1 bedroom$991$1,324
2 bedrooms$831$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,332$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Brookhaven overall?

Everyday prices in West Virginia overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).

Housing
54
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
Utilities
92
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brookhaven, so the West Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Brookhaven

🏛️ Property tax$1,245a year · 0.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$151a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brookhaven

Commute to work20.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brookhaven?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $649 a month less.

Renting
$1,162
Owning
$1,811

Owning assumes a typical $261,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brookhaven, WV?

Renting in Brookhaven costs a median of about $1,162 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.

How much do I need to make to live in Brookhaven?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,480 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brookhaven cheap or expensive?

Brookhaven is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.6% of the typical household income of $95,380. It ranks 24th cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brookhaven?

The median homeowner in Brookhaven pays $1,245 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.

Is Brookhaven more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in West Virginia are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Brookhaven?

The median home value in Brookhaven is $261,000, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,212 people live in Brookhaven. Numbers are typical (middle) values.