Brighton is a very small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 2,177 people and two associated neighborhoods, Brighton is the 561st largest community in Illinois.Unlike some villages where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Brighton is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Brighton is a village of sales and office workers, service providers, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Brighton who work in office and administrative support (10.26%), sales jobs (10.17%), and management occupations (9.27%). Brighton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Brighton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.In terms of college education, the citizens of Brighton rank slightly lower than the national average. 16.57% of adults 25 and older in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Brighton in 2022 was $30,330, which is lower middle income relative to Illinois, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $121,320 for a family of four. However, Brighton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Brighton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brighton residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Brighton include German, Irish, English, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Brighton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
