Bright, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan · City

4.5 Excellent / 5.0
5,735 Population
$111,140 Median Income
$246,600 Home Value
$834 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
41.5 yrs Median Age
30.8% Bachelor's Degree+
4.5
Overall
5.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.5
Education

People

Population5,735
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96.9%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$111,140
Per Capita Income$42,030
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty Rate1.4%
County GDP$2,601M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$246,600
Zillow Value$347,074
Median Rent$834
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,096

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Depression25.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul30° / 75°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

3.5/5
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.01
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute33 min
Work From Home15.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Bright Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$111,140
Home Value$246,600
Median Rent$834
Poverty Rate1.4%
Bachelor's Degree+30.8%
Unemployment0.8%
Avg Temperature53.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,735
Population Density457 per sq mi
Median Age41.5 years
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96.9% Hispanic 0.6% Other 2.5%
White96.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.5%

Language

English Only97.3%
Spanish Speakers2.7%
English 97.3% Spanish 2.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.0%
Health Insurance97.0%

Income

48% above avg
Median Household Income$111,140
Per Capita Income$42,030
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$980
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$78,449

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.8%
Poverty Rate1.4%
Total Establishments (County)1,198
County GDP$2,601M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation81
Healthcare Facilities139
Retail Stores146
Manufacturing45
Total Establishments1,198

Industry Mix

Restaurants 81 Healthcare 139 Retail 146 Manufacturing 45

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$78,449
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,239

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.9 min
Work From Home15.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

13% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$246,600
Zillow Home Value Index$347,074

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$850,000
Price Per Sq Ft$164
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory4

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied90.4%

Rental Costs

28% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$834

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedroom$1,096
3 Bedroom$1,391
4 Bedroom$1,590

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,239
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.31%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.0%
Regular Checkup78.0%
Premature Death Rate8,671 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access56.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)139
Restaurants (County)81

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

30°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Land Area12.5 sq mi (32.5 km²)
Population Density457 per sq mi
Latitude39.2249°
Longitude-84.8623°
County FIPS18029

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%
D 20.1%

Republican +58.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.8%
High School+95.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.01

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density457 per sq mi
Land Area12.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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