Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Brighton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 655. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brighton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Brighton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brighton is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Brighton is $87,700, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Brighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 25.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,207 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,685 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 858 |
| County GDP | $1,863M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 61 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,261 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.86% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $87,700 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $94,096 |
| Census Median Rent | $698 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,261 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.86% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,076/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1747°N, 91.8212°W |
| County FIPS | 19183 |
Winner: Republican by 24.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.5% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |