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Brighton, MI
City in Livingston County, Michigan.
Population
7,688
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,188
ZIP codes
0
Brighton and its ZIP codes
Brighton at a glance
- Brighton is about 12 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 133rd most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $80,682 a year, 11% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,000 (46% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,198 a month.
Local data for Brighton, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brighton, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,682
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$339,000
Median rent
$1,198/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
48.6%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,748), Irish Americans (1,338), Polish Americans (1,024).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Brighton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,565
64,689 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,839
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $7,284 per person
How people get to work
Brighton, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brighton, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
228
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brighton, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Brighton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Whitmore LakeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.8 |
| South LyonCity | 8.3 mi | 3.7 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.3 |
| HowellCity | 9.6 mi | 5 |
| MilfordVillage | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| PinckneyVillage | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| WixomCity | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| DexterCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| NoviCity | 15 mi | 30.2 |
| Wolverine LakeVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Barton HillsVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Walled LakeCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| NorthvilleCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| FowlervilleVillage | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| Ann ArborCity | 18 mi | 28.4 |
| ArgentineCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brighton, MI in?
- Brighton is in Livingston County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Brighton, MI?
- About 7,688 people live in Brighton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brighton?
- Nearby places include Whitmore Lake (7.2 mi), South Lyon (8.3 mi), Hartland (8.8 mi), Howell (9.6 mi), Milford (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023