Brighton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jersey County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,536
Population
1,321/sq mi density
$74,327
Median Income
$32,511 per capita
$123,000
Home Value
$220,405 Zillow
$955
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,327 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $955/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$123,000
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.2%
29% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
969
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$123,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$220,405
Redfin Median Sale
$220,000
Median Sale Price
$220,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.2%
Owner-Occupied
15.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$955/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$220,000
Median Days on Market
32 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
60.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
84.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $123,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,405 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $220,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $220,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $955 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 32 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 60.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 969 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |