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Brighton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
3,091
Population
2,177/sq mi density
$36,219
Median Income
$20,022 per capita
$72,800
Home Value
$43,523 Zillow
$668
Median Rent
40.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,594
Violent Crime/100K
5,581 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$36,219 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $668/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,594 violent crimes/100K (320% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,800
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$668/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.2%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,548
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$43,523
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.2%
Owner-Occupied
25.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$668/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
74.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $43,523 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $668 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,548 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 40.2% |