Apartments for rent in Brighton, MI

A small town in Michigan, Brighton has approximately 8,000 residents. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%). Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 44, skews older than most cities in Michigan. Most residents own their homes in Brighton, and 41% of residents rent. The average rent for Brighton is $234 a month more than the state average.

Brighton has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (28%) compared to the national average (21%). Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Brighton. The four most common are retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 31% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the town's population works in management, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $74K, Brighton workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in the state. However, Brighton's average income is fairly on par with the national average ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 32 minutes, slower than most cities in Michigan, Brighton residents know that it takes some patience traveling to work. Many residents (47%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used. Few residents walk to work.