Living in Brighton, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brighton · Census data 2020–2024
Brighton has 1,167 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $47,375 (42% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $163,900, the median rent is $775/month.
Brighton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brighton at a glance
- Population
- 1,167
- Median age
- 45.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $47,375State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $163,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Brighton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 22%.
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 $163,900, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,551 a month in housing costs.
Brighton median household income
The median household income in Brighton is $47,375 and the income per person is $37,291. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Brighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 992
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.9%
- Vacant
- 44.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.06
44.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brighton has many vacation and second homes.
Brighton demographics
- Population
- 1,167
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 554
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brighton ›
Education in Brighton
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brighton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Brighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 1,167 | $47,375 | $163,900 | $775 |
| Island Pond | 852 | $46,214 | $145,800 | $775 |
| Newark | 727 | $72,929 | $229,900 | $1,708 |
| Westmore | 465 | $87,188 | $330,000 | $1,050 |
| Morgan | 827 | $91,250 | $311,300 | $1,112 |
| Charleston | 936 | $49,286 | $238,000 | $979 |
| East Haven | 225 | $38,438 | $146,900 | — |
| Brunswick | 109 | $128,125 | $228,100 | — |
| West Burke | 161 | $27,321 | $275,000 | $525 |
More for people moving to Brighton
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What is the median household income in Brighton, VT?
The median household income in Brighton is $47,375, 42% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $163,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Brighton?
The median gross rent in Brighton is $775 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Brighton, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Brighton?
The median age in Brighton is 45.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Brighton?
The average commute to work in Brighton is 33 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brighton?
The unemployment rate in Brighton is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brighton?
25.9% 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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