Census-designated place · New York
Brighton, New York
Brighton, census-designated place, in Monroe County, New York. Brighton had 36,834 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±31). GEOID 3608257.
Residents, 2020-2024
36,834
±31 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 37,137
Median household income
$85,467
±$10,078 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$282,100
±$10,944 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,350
±$38 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Brighton and what county is it in?
Brighton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Monroe County, New York. It covers 15.4 square miles of land, 2,410 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brighton is in the Rochester, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brighton, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Brighton's population at 36,834 (±31). The 2020 Census counted 37,137 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Brighton is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Brighton | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,834 ±31 | 753,753 | +562 |
| Households | 15,988 ±520 | 318,428 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.07 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,010 ±602 | 339,430 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brighton?
The median resident of Brighton is 40.1 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 10.0%. 14.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brighton | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±1.2 | 39.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.9% ±1.6 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3% ±1.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±1.6 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% ±1.5 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.0% ±2.5 pts | 67.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±1.3 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.0% ±1.7 pts | 7.9% | −4.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.4% ±2.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±1.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.9% ±0.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 68.6% ±2.5 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 38.3% ±2.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±2.0 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brighton earn?
Half of Brighton's 15,988 households earn less than $85,467 a year (±$10,078), against $76,382 in Monroe County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $93,295 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brighton | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,467 ±$10,078 | $76,382 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $131,252 ±$7,326 | $102,656 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,576 ±$3,270 | $44,107 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9% ±1.7 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8% ±3.4 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.1% ±1.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±2.0 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5% ±1.6 pts | 90.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brighton?
Owners occupy 56.4% of Brighton's occupied homes and renters 43.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $282,100 by its owner (±$10,944). The median renter pays $1,350 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brighton | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $282,100 ±$10,944 | $213,700 | +$54,914 |
| Median gross rent | $1,350 ±$38 | $1,173 | +$59 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±5.0 pts | 42.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,055 ±$102 | $1,676 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.4% ±3.2 pts | 63.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.6% ±3.2 pts | 36.3% | – |
| Housing units | 17,010 ±602 | 339,430 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.6% ±3.1 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.6% ±2.4 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±2.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Brighton work and get to work?
67.3% of Brighton's workers drive alone and 21.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Brighton | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±2.6 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±1.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.3% ±2.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±1.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±0.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.6% ±2.4 pts | 15.6% | +16.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.9 min ±1.1 | 19.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brighton?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Brighton, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,835 (Tract 130.05) to $134,917 (Tract 130.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 130.04Monroe County | 5,377 | $75,742 |
| Tract 129Monroe County | 5,324 | $129,331 |
| Tract 128Monroe County | 4,990 | $83,832 |
| Tract 126Monroe County | 4,792 | $103,769 |
| Tract 130.05Monroe County | 4,469 | $53,835 |
| Tract 125Monroe County | 4,166 | $70,524 |
| Tract 127Monroe County | 3,944 | $125,795 |
| Tract 130.06Monroe County | 2,330 | $68,304 |
| Tract 130.03Monroe County | 1,442 | $134,917 |
| Tract 38.07Monroe County | 4,685 | $64,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brighton) · Census block assignment files
How does Brighton compare with other places in New York?
Brighton ranks 767th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 62nd | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 360th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 767th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 350th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 671st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 526th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 746th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91st | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,184th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,456th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 176th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,560th | 1,652 |
Brighton's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Brighton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brighton?
5 of the 57 figures for Brighton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brighton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.