Median Income
$75,000
0% lower than US avg
Home Value
$180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.7%
197% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.0%
5% higher than US avg
How Bright Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,317
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$45,280
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty13.0%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,350
Rent Burden7.1%
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+3.2%
Is Bright a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bright receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bright offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bright is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bright is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school.
Bright has a population of 3,317 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.5% Black.
Population
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.4% |
The median household income in Bright is $75,000, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,000 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,280 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.7% |
| 197% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
The median home value in Bright is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,350 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Bright vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 155.9 sq mi (403.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |