Brighton, AL

Living in Brighton

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 17
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 17
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Schools 1
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Residents

2.8k Population -253 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
44% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black85%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate28%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household44%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$27k Median Household Income +$1.3k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty -12% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office18%
Service32%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$50k Median Home Value -$6.5k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$461 Median Monthly Rent +$56 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195931%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K50%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brighton

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Brighton

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump23%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado29
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brighton, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brighton, AL

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Deeper Life Academy
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Brighton, AL

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Miles College
4 miles, NE
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Samford University
9 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brighton, AL

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Callahan Eye Hospital
9 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Brighton, AL