At a Glance
Median Income
$111,140
$42,030 per capita
Home Value
$246,600
Zillow: $347,074
Median Rent
$834/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
219/100K
2,745/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Bright Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bright a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bright residents earn a median household income of $111,140 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,030. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bright is $246,600 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,074. Median rent is $834/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Bright reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,745/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Bright hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bright has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,735
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,140
Per Capita$42,030
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$2,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,600
Rent$834
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$347,074
Housing Units2,251
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent219/100K
Property2,745/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,671/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation928 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bright was built in 1993.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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