At a Glance
Median Income
$143,563
$83,985 per capita
Home Value
$664,500
Zillow: $1,855,439
Violent Crime
122/100K
2,204/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
275 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+
3.5 / 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 $143,563 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,985. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brighton is $664,500 , 136% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,855,439. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Brighton reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,204/100K.
Education
38.3% of adults in Brighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brighton has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population353
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,563
Per Capita$83,985
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
A
Home Value$664,500
Rent
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$1,855,439
Housing Units565
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property2,204/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9,442 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Brighton was built in 2001.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.
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