At a Glance
Median Income
$83,723
$60,391 per capita
Home Value
$259,300
Zillow: $228,693
Median Rent
$1,272/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
839/100K
4,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.6%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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+
3.9 / 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 $83,723 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,391. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brighton is $259,300 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,693. Median rent is $1,272/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Brighton reports 839 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 121% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,210/100K.
Education
69.6% of adults in Brighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brighton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population36,633
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,377/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,723
Per Capita$60,391
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,300
Rent$1,272
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$228,693
Housing Units17,057
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent839/100K
Property4,210/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation492 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+38.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Brighton was built in 1960.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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