Brighton
- Neighborhood in Boston, MA
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Brighton
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 108 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$562,181
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,839
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban
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Brighton Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault87.2national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery34.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary401.3national 500.1
- Theft745.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft87.2national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$81,979
National
$62,843Families with Children
13%
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Brighton Reviews
Rating 3.89 out of 5 108 reviews
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Cons: dirty, full of litter and rats; lacking in green space and parking; loud at all hours of the day from yelling and screaming, sirens, car alarms, traffic, and leaf blowers; some bad landlords
Pros: diverse; access to good restaurants and their delivery; decent access to public transportation; convenient to many universities and nicer areas such as Brookline.
I will admit that the few blocks encompassing my area of Brighton are the worst and most run-down. When I walk, there is an improvement in the general feel, though, it is still quite filthy compared to other areas in the metro.
Pros: diverse; access to good restaurants and their delivery; decent access to public transportation; convenient to many universities and nicer areas such as Brookline.
I will admit that the few blocks encompassing my area of Brighton are the worst and most run-down. When I walk, there is an improvement in the general feel, though, it is still quite filthy compared to other areas in the metro.
Brighton is a great little area with plenty of options for adventure and entertainment. It's close enough to Boston but far enough where you don't get the full craziness. Beautiful parks everywhere, great local restaurants and wonderful people.
I have been living in Brighton my whole life and I love it! The only thing I would say badly about it is the cost of living. Due to Brighton being such a known neighborhood, the cost of living has gone up like crazy. However you still have your small town families and the college night life all in one place. It is a great place to raise a family yet also a great place to life when your in your 20's.