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Brighton

New York · Syracuse · 8,767 residents · 1.081 sq mi
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Brighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,610. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $74,873. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Syracuse median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Brighton; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,767
Population density
8,110 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,610
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$15,328
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,873
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,055
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.5%
65.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(1,547)
Black57.6%(5,047)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(533)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other18.6%(1,630)
Diversity Score74.9%(6,566)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(1,547)
Black57.6%(5,047)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(533)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other18.6%(1,630)
Diversity Score74.9%(6,566)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
12.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 7,434
Keeling
Pop 7,786
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Pop 8,002
Palo Verde
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BRIGHTON VS
Oak Forest
Income$31,567same
Home value$87,510+17%
Population7,434−15%
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BRIGHTON VS
Keeling
Income$33,779+7%
Home value$194,367+160%
Population7,786−11%
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BRIGHTON VS
West University
Income$34,807+10%
Home value$270,920+262%
Population8,002−9%
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Income$36,322+15%
Home value$332,481+344%
Population10,211+16%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Syracuse, New York?

Brighton, Syracuse, New York has about 8,767 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Syracuse, New York?

The typical household in Brighton, Syracuse, New York earns about $31,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brighton, Syracuse, New York expensive?

In Brighton, Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $74,873, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, Syracuse, New York?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton, Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brighton, Syracuse, New York?

About 46.1% of people in Brighton, Syracuse, New York 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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