Brookhaven, West Virginia
Brookhaven is a community of 6,212 people in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Why visit Brookhaven
Townapedia lists 36 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Monongalia Arts Center, College of Business and Economics, Alexander Wade House and Brown Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Brookhaven
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brookhaven
Brookhaven is a census-designated place (CDP) in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 5,707 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Morgantown metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Brookhaven, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Monongalia Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Visual and performing arts center in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
College of Business and Economics
School · 4.4 mi
Business school of West Virginia University
West Virginia University
School · 4.3 mi
Public university in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks36
Alexander Wade House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
Brown Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Chancery Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Morgantown, West Virginia
Dering Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Office building in West Virginia, United States of America
Downtown Morgantown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Moore Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Morgantown, West Virginia, NRHP-listed
Ford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic home in West Virginia - NRHP 93001227
Fourth Ward School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
School building in Morgantown, West Virginia
Greenmont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Hackney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
Harner Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
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Judge Frank Cox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
24 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
West Virginia Botanic Garden
Park · 1.8 mi
Park in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes18
HomeGrown Pizza
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
3116 Earl Core Road
Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00; Tu-Th 10:00-20:00
Classic's 3 Hot Spot Lounge
Diner · American · 2.9 mi
1384 Green Bag Road, Morgantown
Scorers Pub and Restaurant Sabraton
Restaurant · Pub · 2.1 mi
2045 Listravia Avenue, Morgantown
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
1899 Earl L Core Road, Morgantown
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.3 mi
1931 Earl Core Road, Morgantown
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
40 Sterling Drive, Morgantown
Churches and places of worship11
St. Mary's Orthodox Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Sabraton Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.5 mi
1641 Sabraton Avenue, Morgantown
St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church
Church · Greek Catholic · 2.1 mi
2115 Listravia Avenue, Morgantown
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Monongalia Technical Education Center
School · 4.0 mi
1000 Mississippi St, Morgantown
Healthcare2
Map of Brookhaven
105 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Morgantown Hart Fld (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monongalia County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Mud/Landslide)
- 2017-08-18: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2015-03-31: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Morgantown 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Cheat Lake 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Point Marion 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Bobtown 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Smithfield 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Fairmont 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Masontown 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Fairchance 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Barrackville 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Uniontown 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alexand Wade, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Marys Tower, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brown Bldg Morgantown WV JMBocan, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mens Hall (Boreman Hall) WVU Morgantown WV, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wharf-District, Skippu at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Waitman T. Willey House, Morgantown, Barry Lee Wendell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stewart Hall, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chancery Hill Historic District - 1, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vance Farm, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monongalia Arts Center 2017, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Morgantown, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judge Frank Cox House Morgantown WV, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- S Park, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fourth Ward School (Morgantown, West Virginia) 1, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- Kern's Fort, KyrieEStevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rogers House (WVU Campus Ministry Center) Morgantown WV, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 74,70,60 Kingwood Street (Morgantown, West Virginia), Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- Old Harner Homestead1, Lindee5147 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Old Stone House, Morgantown, Jamie Shultz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monongalia County Courthouse (2936498113), Taber Andrew Bain from Richmond, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Dering Building, Morgantown, WV, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- E Moore 2, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building, Morgantown, WV, Barry Lee Wendell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hackney House, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morgantown Wharf and Warehouse Historic District -1, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Purinton, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walters House (Morgantown, West Virginia) south corner, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- Ford Hs, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Clay Furnace, Brian Masney, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Easton Roller Mill, William E. Barrett, Public domain
- Oglebay, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2nd Ward Annex Morgantown WV, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Overlook In the Evening, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodburn Hall WVU (9300119056), Tom Long from Oak Island, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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