Brighton, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
2,536 Population
$74,327 Median Income
$123,000 Home Value
$955 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
225 Violent Crime / 100K
37.2 yrs Median Age
16.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population2,536
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,321/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96.2%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$74,327
Per Capita Income$32,511
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty Rate9.9%
County GDP$673M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$123,000
Zillow Value$209,388
Median Rent$955
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Depression24.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime225/100K
Property Crime541/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft45.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul28° / 76°
Rain42 in/yr
Snow13 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+91.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Work From Home5.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Brighton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$74,327
Home Value$123,000
Median Rent$955
Poverty Rate9.9%
Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
Unemployment1.8%
Violent Crime225.4 /100K
Avg Temperature53.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,536
Population Density1,321 per sq mi
Median Age37.2 years
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96.2% Black 0.4% Hispanic 1.1% Other 2.3%
White96.2%
Black or African American0.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.3%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.0%
Health Insurance96.8%

Income

Near national avg
Median Household Income$74,327
Per Capita Income$32,511
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$870
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,020

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.8%
Poverty Rate9.9%
Total Establishments (County)389
County GDP$673M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation54
Healthcare Facilities41
Retail Stores58
Manufacturing17
Total Establishments389

Industry Mix

Restaurants 54 Healthcare 41 Retail 58 Manufacturing 17

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,020
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,281

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.4 min
Work From Home5.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

56% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$123,000
Zillow Home Value Index$209,388

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$133
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.6%
Price Drops60.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied84.2%

Rental Costs

18% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$955

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,281
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.29%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.8%
Regular Checkup75.3%
Premature Death Rate9,795 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.7 / 10
Exercise Access68.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)41
Restaurants (County)54

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime225.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape90.2 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault135.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime541.0 /100K
Burglary45.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft450.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft45.1 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

28°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation42.2 in
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation661 ft (201 m)
Land Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density1,321 per sq mi
Latitude39.0409°
Longitude-90.1400°
County FIPS17083

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.3%
D 24.1%

Republican +50.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
High School+91.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,321 per sq mi
Land Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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