Brighton, MI
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Brighton, Michigan Summary
Life in Brighton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Brighton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brighton:
The population in Brighton is 7,486.
The median home value in Brighton is $396,691.
The median income in Brighton is $74,022.
The cost of living in Brighton is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Brighton is $1,179.
The unemployment rate in Brighton is 2.8%.
The poverty rate in Brighton is 6.4%.
The average high in Brighton is 57.7° and the average low is 38.2°.
Brighton SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Brighton, MI Crime Report
Crime in Brighton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brighton. Key points include:
There were 111 total crimes in Brighton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brighton is 1,483.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brighton is 93.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brighton is 1,389.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brighton is -36.18% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Brighton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brighton / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 111 | 1,483.4 | 1,838.9 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 93.5 | 478.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 40.1 | 44.5 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 40.1 | 365.1 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 104 | 1,389.8 | 1,360.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 93.5 | 233.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 94 | 1,256.2 | 943.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 40.1 | 184.5 | 282.7 |
Brighton, MI Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Brighton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brighton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brighton is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brighton is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brighton is $396,691.
The median income in Brighton is $74,022.
Brighton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brighton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brighton | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 95 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
Brighton, MI Weather
The average high in Brighton is 57.7° and the average low is 38.2°.
There are 70.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.7 inches of precipitation each year with 40.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brighton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 40.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Brighton, MI Photos
Rankings for Brighton in Michigan
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Brighton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brighton
The current population in Brighton is 7,486. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,486 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 7,626 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 7,567 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,550 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 7,555 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 7,562 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,509 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,498 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,481 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 7,500 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brighton
Brighton is:
92.6% White with 6,930 White residents.
1.7% African American with 125 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 70 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 4 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 124 Two Or More residents.
3.1% Hispanic with 230 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brighton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 73.5% | 58.9% |
| African American | 1.7% | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 5.5% | 18.7% |
Gender in Brighton
Brighton is 52.1% female with 3,898 female residents.
Brighton is 47.9% male with 3,587 male residents.
| Gender | Brighton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.6% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brighton for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Brighton completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Brighton completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Brighton completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Brighton completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Brighton completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Brighton completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Brighton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Brighton completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Brighton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brighton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brighton, Michigan
4.1% of households in Brighton earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Brighton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.1% of households in Brighton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Brighton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Brighton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.8% of households in Brighton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Brighton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Brighton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.1% of households in Brighton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.1% of households in Brighton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brighton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.8% | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 8.2% | 11.4% |
