Median Income
$61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value
$100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.8%
60% higher than US avg
How Brighton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,596
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$37,900
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty19.8%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units675
Rent Burden8.3%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+34.5%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Brighton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Brighton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Brighton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Brighton is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Brighton is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.5% have completed high school.
Brighton has a population of 1,596 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%).
Population
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.5% |
The median household income in Brighton is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,200 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
| 60% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 19.5% |
The median home value in Brighton is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $100,000 |
| 65% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.9% |
| Housing Units | 675 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Brighton vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Brighton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 196.6 sq mi (509.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |