Living in Brighton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brighton · Census data 2020–2024
Brighton has 2,306 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $80,214 (4% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $145,000, the median rent is $815/month.
Brighton at a glance
- Population
- 2,306
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,214State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $145,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $815/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Brighton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brighton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brighton the median home value is $145,000, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
Brighton median household income
The median household income in Brighton is $80,214 and the income per person is $35,208. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Brighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 959
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.73
Brighton demographics
- Population
- 2,306
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 820
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brighton ›
Education in Brighton
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brighton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Brighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 2,306 | $80,214 | $145,000 | $815 |
| Shipman | 618 | $56,771 | $89,400 | — |
| Godfrey | 17,712 | $94,543 | $192,200 | $1,153 |
| Medora | 316 | $76,750 | $93,800 | $636 |
| Alton | 25,279 | $54,568 | $103,700 | $1,015 |
| Moro | 524 | $133,462 | $255,600 | — |
| Bunker Hill | 1,178 | $75,917 | $137,500 | $862 |
| Bethalto | 9,239 | $64,775 | $168,900 | $981 |
| East Alton | 5,689 | $48,815 | $106,700 | $881 |
More for people moving to Brighton
Brighton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brighton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brighton, IL?
The median household income in Brighton is $80,214, 4% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brighton?
The median home value in Brighton is $145,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Brighton?
The median gross rent in Brighton is $815 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Brighton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Brighton?
The median age in Brighton is 37.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Brighton?
The average commute to work in Brighton is 33 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brighton?
The unemployment rate in Brighton is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brighton?
23.2% of adults in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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