At a Glance
Median Income
$81,772
$51,703 per capita
Home Value
$302,800
Zillow: $424,892
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
2,004/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.3%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brighton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brighton residents earn a median household income of $81,772 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,703. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brighton is $302,800 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,892. Median rent is $1,248/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Brighton reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,004/100K. The murder rate is 13.0/100K.
Education
47.3% of adults in Brighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brighton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,576
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density2,158/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,772
Per Capita$51,703
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$302,800
Rent$1,248
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$424,892
Housing Units3,874
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property2,004/100K
Murder13.0/100K
Assault52/100K
Burglary104/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.3%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Brighton was founded in 1832.
The median home in Brighton was built in 1985.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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