Brighton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
7,576
Population
2,158/sq mi density
$81,772
Median Income
$51,703 per capita
$302,800
Home Value
$444,511 Zillow
$1,248
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
111
Violent Crime/100K
1,241 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,772 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$302,800 home value, $1,248/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,576
Census 2023
Population Density
2,158
per square mile
Land Area
3.7
square miles (9.5 km²)
Median Age
46.7 yrs
20% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.4%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.3%
Spanish
6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.6%
Veterans
7.4%
23% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.8%
22% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.410
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,576 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,158 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.6% |
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disability | 15.8% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 88.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.410 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |