City

Brighton, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Livingston County  ·  Michigan

👥49,293Population
💰$113,516Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$368,435Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓58.2%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.6%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads58.2% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma172 (0.5%)
HS Graduate6,795 (19.5%)
Some College3,136 (9%)
Associates4,428 (12.7%)
Bachelors3,026 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree17,247 (49.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 19.5%Some College: 9%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 49.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad19.5%
Some College9.0%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate49.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,516 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$368,434 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,274/mo
Total Housing Units20,453
Vacant Units1,004

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Brighton, MI

Brighton is a city in Michigan, located in Livingston County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 49,293 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.02 years.

Economically, Brighton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,516 is above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brighton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $368,434, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,274 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brighton is well-educated. 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.36%).

Brighton, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Brighton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48114 21,476 $118,581 $384,800 $1,333 2.9% 56.4% 92.1%
48116 27,817 $109,606 $355,800 $1,229 3.9% 59.7% 85.7%