Brookhaven is a Delaware County borough located between Media and Chester, with established residential neighborhoods and commercial areas serving the surrounding communities. Housing throughout the borough reflects several periods of suburban development, creating a mix of detached homes, twins, and other residential styles.

Edgmont Avenue is one of Brookhaven's primary commercial corridors, providing access to shopping, restaurants, and everyday services. The borough's central Delaware County location also places Media, Swarthmore, Chester, and communities along the Route 1 corridor within convenient reach. Regional highways and SEPTA services in the surrounding area provide additional connections toward Philadelphia and Wilmington.