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Brighton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Monroe County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
36,633
Population
2,377/sq mi density
$83,723
Median Income
$60,391 per capita
$259,300
Home Value
$228,693 Zillow
$1,272
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
839
Violent Crime/100K
4,210 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,723 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$259,300 home value, $1,272/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
839 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Brighton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 102.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,377/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1185°N, 77.5810°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.13 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").