Living in Brighton, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brighton · Census data 2020–2024
Brighton has 311 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $148,139 (56% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $887,900.
Brighton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brighton at a glance
- Population
- 311
- Median age
- 43.6State: 32
- Median household income
- $148,139State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $887,900State: $489,400
- Homeowners
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Brighton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Utah median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
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 $887,900, 167% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,083 a month in housing costs.
Brighton median household income
The median household income in Brighton is $148,139 and the income per person is $91,186. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Brighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 655
- Owner-occupied
- 94.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.2%
- Vacant
- 76.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.03
76.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brighton has many vacation and second homes.
Brighton demographics
- Population
- 311
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 3.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brighton ›
Education in Brighton
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brighton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 34.1%
- Drive alone
- 51.7%
- Public transit
- 10%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.3%
Brighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 311 | $148,139 | $887,900 | — |
| Park City | 8,362 | $133,558 | $1,757,800 | $1,943 |
| Snyderville | 5,948 | $143,517 | $1,104,200 | $2,875 |
| Interlaken | 156 | $173,542 | $797,200 | — |
| Summit Park | 8,537 | $185,900 | $1,146,800 | $2,257 |
| Midway | 6,171 | $157,065 | $892,800 | $3,399 |
| Granite | 908 | $85,417 | $1,033,100 | $2,179 |
| Silver Summit | 1,476 | $241,792 | $2,000,001 | $3,250 |
| Hideout | 1,253 | $98,929 | $1,149,600 | $1,442 |
More for people moving to Brighton
Brighton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brighton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brighton, UT?
The median household income in Brighton is $148,139, 56% higher than the Utah median of $95,166 (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 $887,900, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
Is Brighton, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Utah median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Brighton?
The median age in Brighton is 43.6 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Brighton?
The average commute to work in Brighton is 18 minutes; 34.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brighton?
The unemployment rate in Brighton is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brighton?
37.3% 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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