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Brighton, NY


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Brighton, New York

Introduction to Brighton, New York

Brighton, New York, in Monroe county, is 3 miles E of Rochester, New York and 69 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Rochester metropolitan area. There are an estimated 35,584 people in Brighton.

Brighton History

This town was first settled in by Europeans in 1790. It was not formally established, however, until 1814, still making it one of the oldest towns of Monroe County. It was named after Brighton, England, and developed as a brick making and farming community until the 20th century.

Brighton and nearby Attractions

  • The Historic Buckland Farmhouse
  • Adirondack Park Preserve
  • Lake Clear
  • Rainbow Lake
  • Westfall

Things To Do In Brighton

The Brighton Recreation Open House plans and organizes games and fun activities throughout the year. There are a number of lakes and parks in the area which provide a soothing and relaxing atmosphere. They also have facilities like playgrounds, picnic pavilions, indoor and outdoor pools and sports fields and cours.

Brighton Transportation

Greater Rochester International Airport is nearby.

Brighton Higher Education

Nazareth College of Rochester, Saint John Fisher College, the University of Rochester and Monroe Community College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

Brighton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBrighton College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Brighton Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Brighton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Brighton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Brighton, NY

Comparing Brighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents55
Housing Recently Built37
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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