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Brighton, IL
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Brighton, IL
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 $74,327 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,511. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brighton is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,388. Median rent is $955/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Brighton reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 421/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Brighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brighton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.