Brighton, Boston, MA
Living in Brighton
Bikeability94
Walkability92
Commute26
Public Transit92
Affordability95
Public Safety30
Airports54
Hospitals74
Colleges99
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Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
74kPopulation+4.3k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
40%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years51%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black4%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone27%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van51%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation31%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$605kMedian Home Value+$126k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$318 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached14%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more8%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brighton
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in Brighton
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 10 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brighton, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brighton, Boston, MA
St Columbkille Partnership School
0 miles, N
St Joseph Preparatory High School
1 miles, NE
Bais Yaakov of Boston High School
1 miles, S
Torah Academy
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Brighton, Boston, MA
Saint John's Seminary
1 miles, SW
Boston College
1 miles, SW
Newbury College
1 miles, SE
Pine Manor College
2 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brighton, Boston, MA
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
0 miles, E
Arbour Human Resource Institute
2 miles, E
Mount Auburn Hospital
2 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Brighton, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
37 miles, W
Manchester Airport
43 miles, N
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
45 miles, S