Brighton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Brighton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Brighton is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Brighton, the average commute to work is 32.03 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
The population of Brighton overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Brighton, 23.20% have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Brighton in 2022 was $35,208, which is middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $140,832 for a family of four. However, Brighton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Brighton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brighton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Brighton include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Brighton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
