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Brighton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
277,103 Population 8,681/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,971 median income, 7.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$540,535 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Brighton, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,971
34% below
$49,971 per capita
Home Value
$540,535
92% above
Median Rent
$1,249/mo
7% above
Bachelor's Degree+
44.5%
32% above
64.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
Avg Temperature
52°F
227 sunny days/yr

Is Brighton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brighton residents earn a median household income of $49,971 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,971. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 831 business establishments, including 324 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brighton is $540,535 , 92% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,249/month.

Education

44.5% of adults in Brighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 64.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brighton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population277,103
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density8,681/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born19.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,971
Per Capita$49,971
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

F
Home Value$540,535
Rent$1,249
Ownership52.2%
Housing Units110,841

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days227/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation95 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.5%
High School+64.2%

Community

Did You Know?

42.7% work from home.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
19.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.