Brighton is a small town of 2,878 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $76,202
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brighton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Brighton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brighton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.4
Brighton's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brighton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brighton, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$185,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,087
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,202
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Brighton's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents
— 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
347.2 /100k
Property Crime
798.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brighton is served primarily by Tipton County.
Metric
Brighton, TN
National Avg
School District
Tipton County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brighton sees average highs of 46.3°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 56.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.4 inches of snow per year.
Brighton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brighton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $185,000 and median rent is $1,087/month.
Brighton's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 798.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brighton are operated by Tipton County.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brighton, TN has a population of 2,878, a median household income of $76,202, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brighton averages 46.3°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.6 inches
with about 2.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brighton, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38011.
The population of Brighton, Tennessee is 2,878 with a median age of 30.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brighton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $185,000, median household income $76,202, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brighton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
