Brighton

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Brighton, MI

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A vibrant community balancing urban amenities and outdoor adventures

Suburb Commuter Schools Nature Outdoors Affordable Skiing

About forty miles northwest of Detroit and twenty miles north of Ann Arbor, the suburban city of Brighton offers a living experience within reach of all the best that Michigan has to offer. The close proximity to the state’s biggest city makes Brighton a popular option for commuters, with the low crime rate and excellent schools boosting the appeal for families. The city features a classic Main Street walking district packed with locally-owned shops, restaurants, and bars in the center of town, serving as one of the community’s most popular hangouts.

Several other shopping centers are spread across the city, including Brighton Town Square on the north side, home to the local multiplex movie theater alongside the large retail stores. Brighton residents also enjoy lots of opportunities to spend time outdoors, from the expansive trail networks of Brighton Recreation Area to boating at Kent Lake to hitting the slopes at Mt. Brighton Ski Area.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brighton, MI is $1,582 for a studio, $1,199 for one bedroom, $1,915 for two bedrooms, and $2,753 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brighton has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$2,600/month
1,110 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Maltby Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

819 Students

9
out of 10

Hartland Farms Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-6

728 Students

9
out of 10

Hawkins Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

549 Students

9
out of 10

Hornung Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

545 Students

9
out of 10

Hilton Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

498 Students

9
out of 10

Scranton Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

828 Students

5
out of 10

Brighton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,961 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mt. Brighton
  • Brighton Recreation Area
  • Huron Meadows Metropark
  • Island Lake Recreation Area
  • Brighton Riding Stable

Airports

  • Bishop International
  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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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 2025.