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Brighton

#1 in Best Places to Live in Rochester Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Rochester, NY
  • 75 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A
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    Brighton is a suburb of Rochester with a population of 36,447. Brighton is in Monroe County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Brighton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Brighton there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Brighton and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Brighton are highly rated.
    About Brighton...
    Population
    36,447

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $175,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,005
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Brighton Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      21.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      41.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      170
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,472.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      38.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      37%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Brighton

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,812
    National
    $55,322
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    75 reviews
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    Brighton is a very safe and united community. The resources provided here is phenomenal and the community gives back so much. The public schools are some of the best in New York. Everyone is so friendly and kind! Also, it is a very open community with beautiful parks. Although I could say that it needs more diversity, everyone is so accepting and open minded!
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    Love Brighton! Quiet and pretty, safe, friendly people. Stores, library, playground and walking trail all within walking distance of my house.
    Brighton is a very great place to live! There are a lot of opportunities not only for youth involving sports, but due to its central location, getting everywhere is pretty easy to do, which means residents are able to get a wholesome experience of Rochester, NY.