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Brighton
  • Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Brighton is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington with a population of 8,444. Brighton is in King County. Living in Brighton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Brighton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Brighton and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Brighton are highly rated.

About

About Brighton...
Population
8,444

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$588,214
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,665
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    55%
  • Own
    45%
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Brighton Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    405
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    370.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    430.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    706.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,473.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    930.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$81,422
National
$69,021
Families with Children
31%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

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