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Crime in Brighton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brighton. Key points include:
There were 109 total crimes in Brighton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brighton is 1,339.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brighton is 110.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brighton is 1,228.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brighton is -36.81% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Brighton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brighton / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 109 | 1,339.1 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 110.6 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 24.6 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 49.1 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 100 | 1,228.5 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 110.6 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 82 | 1,007.4 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 110.6 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brighton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brighton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brighton is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brighton is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brighton is $432,666.
The median income in Brighton is $80,682.
Brighton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brighton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brighton | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 121 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brighton, MI Weather
The average high in Brighton is 57.7° and the average low is 38.2°.
There are 70.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.7 inches of precipitation each year with 40.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brighton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 40.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brighton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brighton
The current population in Brighton is 7,688. The population has increased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,688 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 7,576 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 7,486 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 7,462 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 7,649 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 7,649 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,626 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,567 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,550 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,555 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7,562 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,509 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,498 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,481 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,500 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brighton
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Brighton is:
94.7% White with 7,278 White residents.
0.8% African American with 60 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 63 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 14 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 165 Two Or More residents.
1.3% Hispanic with 101 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brighton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brighton
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Brighton is 52.9% female with 4,070 female residents.
Brighton is 47.1% male with 3,618 male residents.
| Gender | Brighton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brighton for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Brighton completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Brighton completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Brighton completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Brighton completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Brighton completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Brighton completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Brighton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Brighton completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Brighton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brighton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brighton, Michigan
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5.0% of households in Brighton earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Brighton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Brighton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Brighton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Brighton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Brighton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Brighton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in Brighton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Brighton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.5% of households in Brighton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brighton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.5% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
