Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Brighton, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,316
Population
37,270
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Discover the notable appeal of this New York suburb
Great Schools
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Suburban
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Historic
As one of the highest ranking suburbs in New York, Brighton exceeds many residents’ expectations. Brighton is a very well-known suburb of Rochester with a population nearing 37,000. Public schools are competitive and challenging with great outcomes for its students. Brighton houses Brighton High School as well as Monroe Community College — two great assets to the community’s educational system.
Along with the great public schooling, Brighton is a wonderful home for families and has a high rate of rental properties for a suburban area. If outdoor entertainment is what you’re looking for, then find time to check out Brighton’s city parks. The 24-acre Meridian Centre Park along the Erie Canal offers an easily accessible boating and fishing dock, as well as trails and sports fields.
Because Brighton became the brick industry capital of upstate New York in the 1800s, there are still 17 well-preserved, 19th century brick homes within the town. If you get a chance after finding your apartment in Brighton, be sure to explore the history of the city and take in the classic architecture of suburban New York, often referred to as "The Bricks of Brighton."
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,384
Average: $108,516
Education
19,024
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,836
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brighton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Brighton, NY is $1,250 for a studio, $1,316 for one bedroom, and $1,514 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brighton has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,316/month
784 Sq Ft
House
$2,572/month
1,533 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brighton, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lamberton Conservatory
- Highland Park and Lamberton Conservatory
- Cobbs Hill Park
- University of Rochester Arboretum
- Strong National Museum of Play
Airports
- Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.