Living in Brighton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brighton · Census data 2020–2024
Brighton has 7,688 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $80,682 (11% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $339,000, the median rent is $1,198/month.
Brighton at a glance
- Population
- 7,688
- Median age
- 47.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $80,682State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $339,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,198/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Brighton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brighton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brighton the median home value is $339,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,889 a month in housing costs.
Brighton median household income
The median household income in Brighton is $80,682 and the income per person is $53,464. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Brighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,033
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.4%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.01
Brighton demographics
- Population
- 7,688
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 3,764
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brighton ›
Education in Brighton
48.6% of adults 25 and older in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brighton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Brighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 7,688 | $80,682 | $339,000 | $1,198 |
| Whitmore Lake | 7,878 | $86,779 | $287,700 | $1,329 |
| South Lyon | 11,950 | $92,467 | $294,600 | $1,310 |
| Howell | 10,021 | $60,449 | $265,600 | $1,177 |
| Pinckney | 1,911 | $96,855 | $267,600 | $1,150 |
| Hartland | 912 | $112,257 | $330,000 | — |
| Milford | 6,487 | $105,713 | $363,700 | $1,173 |
| Wixom | 17,295 | $65,485 | $365,200 | $1,035 |
| Dexter | 4,521 | $106,637 | $421,000 | $1,761 |
More for people moving to Brighton
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What is the median household income in Brighton, MI?
The median household income in Brighton is $80,682, 11% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $339,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Brighton?
The median gross rent in Brighton is $1,198 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Brighton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Brighton?
The median age in Brighton is 47.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Brighton?
The average commute to work in Brighton is 25 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brighton?
The unemployment rate in Brighton is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brighton?
48.6% 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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