
Brookhaven is a census-designated place (CDP) in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 5,707 at the 2020 census.
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About Brookhaven
Brookhaven is a small unincorporated community in northeastern West Virginia.
Officially, Brookhaven is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 9.24 square miles.
What Makes Brookhaven Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Brookhaven — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Brookhaven
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brookhaven
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.