Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Brighton is a small city in Michigan with a population of 7,576. Residents earn $81,772 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brighton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Brighton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brighton is $81,772, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Brighton is $302,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Brighton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 66 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,904 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Brighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,772 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,703 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,834 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,784 |
| County GDP | $10,122M |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Healthcare | 442 |
| Retail | 550 |
| Manufacturing | 247 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,924 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.96% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Census Median | $302,800 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $424,892 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $206 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 29.4% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,248 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,924 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.96% |
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,584/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 442 |
| Total Violent | 65.7/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.1/100K |
| Robbery | 13.1/100K |
| Assault | 39.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,904.1/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 91.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,759.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5297°N, 83.7845°W |
| County FIPS | 26093 |
Winner: Republican by 24 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.3% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,158/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 442 |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Retail Stores | 550 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |