Apartments for rent in Brighton, TN

A small town located in Tennessee, Brighton has a population of approximately 3,000. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children under 5 account for a higher percentage of the population here (9%) than nationally (6%), while retirees appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just under 34, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Tennessee, ranking as the eighth-youngest municipality in the state. Renters tend to be in the minority in Brighton, and 74% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Brighton is $102/month more than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Brighton: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 19% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 11% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top field in the town. Brighton workers earn an average annual income of around $71,000, more than the average Tennessee resident. The town's average income, however, is fairly on par with the national average ($73,345). Brighton has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (22%) compared to the national average. In addition, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Brighton's average commute time ranks as one of the slowest in Tennessee at about 42 minutes, 7th-highest in the state. Driving is the prevailing mode of getting to work, opted for by 46% of workers, while public transit isn't used. Not many residents walk to work.