Brighton, NY

As one of the highest ranking suburbs in New York, Brighton exceeds many residents’ expectations. Brighton is a very well-known suburb of Rochester with a population nearing 37,000. Public schools are competitive and challenging with great outcomes for its students. Brighton houses Brighton High School as well as Monroe Community College — two great assets to the community’s educational system.

Along with the great public schooling, Brighton is a wonderful home for families and has a high rate of rental properties for a suburban area. If outdoor entertainment is what you’re looking for, then find time to check out Brighton’s city parks. The 24-acre Meridian Centre Park along the Erie Canal offers an easily accessible boating and fishing dock, as well as trails and sports fields.

Because Brighton became the brick industry capital of upstate New York in the 1800s, there are still 17 well-preserved, 19th century brick homes within the town. If you get a chance after finding your apartment in Brighton, be sure to explore the history of the city and take in the classic architecture of suburban New York, often referred to as "The Bricks of Brighton."