Brighton
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.
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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