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Brighton

Massachusetts · Boston · 43,731 residents · 2.623 sq mi
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The short version

Brighton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,437. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $664,914. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $664,914, the poverty rate sits 46% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Brighton; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,731
Population density
16,672 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,437
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,217
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$664,914
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,291
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.7%
75.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(25,978)
Black5.7%(2,509)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(4,428)
Asian17.6%(7,681)
Other7.2%(3,135)
Diversity Score74.7%(32,666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(25,978)
Black5.7%(2,509)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(4,428)
Asian17.6%(7,681)
Other7.2%(3,135)
Diversity Score74.7%(32,666)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
27.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts?

Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts has about 43,731 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $94,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $664,914, and the typical rent is about $2,291 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 71.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 18.1% of people in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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