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Brighton, IA
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Brighton, IA
At a Glance
How Brighton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brighton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brighton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brighton residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,207. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brighton is $87,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,096. Median rent is $698/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Brighton reports 541 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 946/100K.
Education
6.5% of adults in Brighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brighton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.