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Brighton, Michigan


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Brighton, Michigan

Brighton, Michigan, in Livingston county, is 18 miles N of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 39 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Ann Arbor metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,701 people in Brighton.

The People and Families of Brighton

In Brighton, about 52% of adults are married. In Brighton, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brighton had a median family income of $62,222. Brighton has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Brighton. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($49,540) in Brighton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Brighton Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Brighton is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Brighton. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Brighton, 91% of commuters drive to work. Brighton is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

Of Note

High Points

Brighton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Brighton Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Brighton Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Brighton People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Brighton College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Brighton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Brighton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Brighton, MI

Comparing Brighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents41
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime21

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