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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brighton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Brighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
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| Age of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime |  | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Brighton colleges • Brighton travel • Brighton mortgages and property.
 | Brighton Colleges Brighton colleges and trade schools. |
 | Brighton Hotels & Travel Brighton hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Brighton Mortgage Brighton property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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