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 ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
The citizens of Brighton are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 16.57% of adults in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree
The per capita income in Brighton in 2022 was $30,330, which is lower middle income relative to Illinois, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $121,320 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 Native American. Important ancestries of people in Brighton include German, Irish, English, Italian, and French.
The most common language spoken in Brighton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
