Median Income
$81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value
$500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,040
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.6%
39% lower than US avg
How Brighton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population12,108
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$46,760
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty7.6%
Commute30 min
Housing
B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership85.6%
Housing Units5,015
Rent Burden14.9%
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+33.7%
Graduate+3.4%
Is Brighton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Brighton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Brighton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Brighton is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Brighton is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school.
Brighton has a population of 12,108 with a density of 140 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1% Black, 3% Asian.
Population
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6% |
The median household income in Brighton is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $81,000 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,760 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.4% |
The median home value in Brighton is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below US avg). 85.6% of homes are owner-occupied.
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,040 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 85.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.3% |
| Housing Units | 5,015 |
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 | 86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0422°N, 77.7370°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |