Living in Brighton, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brighton · Census data 2020–2024
Brighton has 2,889 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $80,882 (16% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $214,100, the median rent is $1,204/month.
Brighton at a glance
- Population
- 2,889
- Median age
- 34.4State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $80,882State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $214,100State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,204/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Brighton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Tennessee median; home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Brighton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brighton the median home value is $214,100, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,470 a month in housing costs.
Brighton median household income
The median household income in Brighton is $80,882 and the income per person is $36,021. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Brighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,137
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.66
Brighton demographics
- Population
- 2,889
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 1,088
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brighton ›
Education in Brighton
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brighton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Brighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 2,889 | $80,882 | $214,100 | $1,204 |
| Atoka | 10,385 | $89,663 | $320,700 | $1,237 |
| Munford | 6,588 | $89,531 | $244,400 | $1,176 |
| Burlison | 398 | $64,250 | $172,700 | $888 |
| Gilt Edge | 516 | $77,031 | $192,600 | $1,000 |
| Garland | 370 | $69,688 | $234,200 | $880 |
| Covington | 8,587 | $42,254 | $185,900 | $933 |
| Randolph | 252 | $60,568 | $306,800 | — |
| Mason | 1,039 | $47,794 | $138,100 | $1,316 |
More for people moving to Brighton
Brighton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brighton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brighton, TN?
The median household income in Brighton is $80,882, 16% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $214,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Brighton?
The median gross rent in Brighton is $1,204 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Brighton, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Tennessee median; home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Brighton?
The median age in Brighton is 34.4 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Brighton?
The average commute to work in Brighton is 32 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brighton?
The unemployment rate in Brighton is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brighton?
20.4% 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.
Last updated: