Brighton is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 36163 residents.. The poverty rate of Brighton is 10.7%, which is 24% lower than national average. The typical household in Brighton earns $71099 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 36.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Brighton, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Brighton remained 5.3%, which is 13% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Brighton, only 67% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 18% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Brighton is 101, which is 1% higher than national average. Median home value in Brighton is $194300 , which is 15% lower than national average. While median income in Brighton remained $71099, which is 5% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.