Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 19 min5:57 am – 9:16 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 3 min8:01 am – 5:04 pm
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People21,588 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.08,054 householdsMedian household income $124,063Median home value $405,400Median rent $1,404 a month93% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,712 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.6% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 10,663 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, manufacturing 21%, professional and business services 9%Average commute 27 minutes74% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 18% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages50% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 18% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, other Indo-European languages 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 31°F, lows 15°F34 in of rain a yearwettest month May33 in of snow a year, on about 24 days7 days above 90°F, 149 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Milford Gm Proving Ground station, 4 mi away; snow from Howell Wwtp
Nearby landmarksSchool Lakelake · under a mileLong Lakelake · 3.6 miCleary Universitycollege · 6.5 miChilson Impoundmentreservoir · 6.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsLivingston Gun Clubnature preserve · under a mileTownship of Brighton Parkpark · 1.4 mi · 85 acresIsland Lake Recreation Areastate recreation area · 3.6 mi · 4,069 acresBrighton State Recreation Areastate recreation area · 5.2 mi · 4,957 acresHuron Valley Trailstate recreation area · 8.3 miHighland State Recreation Areastate recreation area · 8.4 mi · 5,264 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.5 on 2 Sep 199446 mi away, near DeWitt, MichiganMost recent: magnitude 3.4 on 20 Apr 201849 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowLivingston County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality69% of days had good air in 2025242 of 350 days measured99 moderate, 7 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 41, worst day 166main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Oakland County, MI, 20 mi away
Internet at home96% of households have a broadband subscription85% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone2% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterMhog Sewer & Water Authorityserves 17,046 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation946 ft288 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalTrinity Health Livingston Hospital2.4 miPost officeBrighton Post Office2.5 miTown hallBrighton City Hall2.9 miPoliceMichigan State Police Department District 1 Brighton Post 122.0 miFire stationBrighton Area Fire Department Station 32under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi6 schools3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 otherElementaryMaple Tree Montessori Academyunder a mileSchoolCornerstone Christian School1.1 miElementaryHilton Elementary School1.2 miCollegeCleary University6.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportBishop International Airport FNT28 miMajor airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW32 miInterstateI-962.1 miUS highwayUS 23under a mileAmtrakAnn Arbor, MI ARB19 miCoachAnn Arbor Amtrak StationAmtrak Chartered Vehicle19 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48114 ZIP area.
