Brighton

City in Livingston County, Michigan

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Brighton is a city in Livingston County, Michigan, with 7,446 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 925 ft (282 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whitmore Lake, 7.7 miles S.

About Brighton

Brighton is a city in Livingston County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,446. Brighton forms part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton Urban Area. It is one of two incorporated cities in Livingston County and incorporates land that was part of Brighton, Green Oak, and Genoa townships.

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Median household income
$80,682
Median home value
$339,000
Median rent
$1,198/mo
Median age
47.4
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Brighton, MI population

Brighton had 7,446 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,446
Density2,119 per sq mi (818 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Brighton at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyLivingston County
TypeCity
Population7,446 (2020)
Land area3.51 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Water area0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²)
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Coordinates42.5297° N, 83.7845° W
ZIP code48116
Official websiteBrightonCity.org
Census code (GEOID)2610620

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Brighton

What county is Brighton in?

Brighton is in Livingston County, Michigan.

What is the population of Brighton, MI?

7,446 people lived in Brighton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Brighton, MI?

The ZIP code of Brighton is 48116.

What is the elevation of Brighton?

925 feet (282 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Brighton?

Whitmore Lake (7.7 mi), South Lyon (8.2 mi), Howell (9.4 mi), Pinckney (9.5 mi), Hartland (9.5 mi).

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