Brighton, Seattle, WA
Living in Brighton
Bikeability85
Walkability71
Commute28
Public Transit87
Affordability63
Public Safety40
Airports94
Hospitals85
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation+3.7k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian31%
Black27%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial8%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation22%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$490kMedian Home Value+$117k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$496 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas37%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brighton
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Brighton
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (79%)(17%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump12%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 7 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 7 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brighton, Seattle, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brighton, Seattle, WA
Colleges
Colleges near Brighton, Seattle, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
5 miles, S
Seattle University
5 miles, NW
Cornish College of the Arts
6 miles, NW
Antioch University-Seattle
6 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brighton, Seattle, WA
Cascade Behavioral Hospital
4 miles, S
Navos
4 miles, W
Swedish Medical Center/Cherry Hill
5 miles, N
Harborview Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Brighton, Seattle, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
6 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
87 miles, N
Portland International Airport
136 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
173 miles, SE