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Brighton, New York, in Monroe county, is 3 miles E of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 69 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Rochester metropolitan area. There are an estimated 35,584 people in Brighton.
In Brighton, about 51% of adults are married. In Brighton, lots of people live on their own.
The town has a larger percentage of females than most places. Brighton has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Brighton had a median family income of $70,436. 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 town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
Approximately 57% of housing in Brighton is owner-occupied.
In Brighton, 92% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.
Comparing Brighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
Ratings range from
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
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