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Brighton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
655
Population
840/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$25,207 per capita
$87,700
Home Value
$94,096 Zillow
$698
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
541
Violent Crime/100K
946 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
541 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$87,700
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.8%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
270
Median year built: 1947
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$87,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$94,096
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.8%
Owner-Occupied
31.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$698/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1947
Average age of housing stock: 79 years
Homeownership Rate
68.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $87,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $94,096 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $698 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 270 |
| Median Year Built | 1947 |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |