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Brighton, MI


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Brighton, Michigan

Introduction to 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. There are an estimated 6,701 people who live in the city.

Brighton History

Brighton, in Livingstone County, was initially part of Green Oak Township. In April of 1838, Brighton separated from Green Oak Township to form its own existence. The first person to purchase land in present day Brighton was Hugh Alexander, in December 1833, but the original settler was actually Elijah Marsh in 1832. A post office was established during this time, and Elijah Marsh was the postmaster.

Brighton and Nearby Attractions

  • Plymouth Historical Museum
  • W.J. Beal Botanical Garden
  • Island Lake Recreation Area
  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Motorsports Hall of Fame

Things To Do In Brighton

Museums nearby include Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Plymouth Historical Museum, and Motorsports Hall of Fame, all of which have a variety of antiquities on display. Island Lake Recreation Area offers provisions for recreational activities, like canoeing, and boating. Huron Meadows Metropark has a golf course, hiking trails, and nature trails. W.J. Beal Botanical Garden displays a diverse array of plant species.

Brighton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Oakland County International Airport.

Brighton Higher Education

Colleges and universities located near Brighton are the University of Michigan, Washtenaw Community College, Eastern Michigan University, and Madonna University.

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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