Brighton, Boston, MA

Living in Brighton

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 92
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 99
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Schools 42
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Residents

74k Population +4.3k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
40% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years51%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black4%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household40%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone27%

Economy

$95k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van51%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation31%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$605k Median Home Value +$126k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$318 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached14%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more8%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brighton

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Brighton

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump16%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 3 12
Mar 37 5 10
Apr 48 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brighton, Boston, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Brighton, Boston, MA

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Torah Academy
1 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Brighton, Boston, MA

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Saint John's Seminary
1 miles, SW
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Boston College
1 miles, SW
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Newbury College
1 miles, SE
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Pine Manor College
2 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brighton, Boston, MA

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Mount Auburn Hospital
2 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Brighton, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
43 miles, N
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