Brighton, Portsmouth, VA
Living in Brighton
Bikeability55
Walkability73
Commute84
Public Transit55
Affordability100
Public Safety14
Airports33
Hospitals45
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.4kPopulation+591 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black56%
Caucasian22%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial7%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$17k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K<1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation3%
Walked7%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value-$30k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$682Median Monthly Rent+$30 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-25% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K46%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brighton
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Portsmouth City78
Property Crime in Brighton
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Portsmouth City97
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (80%)(18%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding28
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brighton, Portsmouth, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brighton, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth Christian School
1 miles, W
Court Street Academy
2 miles, NE
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
2 miles, W
Tinker Bell Daycare
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Brighton, Portsmouth, VA
Norfolk State University
4 miles, NE
Old Dominion University
5 miles, N
Sentara College of Health Sciences
5 miles, SE
Regent University
7 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brighton, Portsmouth, VA
NMC Portsmouth
2 miles, N
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Brighton, Portsmouth, VA
Norfolk International Airport
8 miles, NE
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
24 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
73 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
101 miles, SW