BrightonIL
A town of 2,306. Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns.
What makes Brighton stand out
The thing Brighton does most differently from other towns.
98% of working residents leave Brighton for work
Where Brighton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Brighton’s report card
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Homes in Brighton sell for about $155K
The median sale price was $155,000 in May 2026.
Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Brighton beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Brighton | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.5% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Most working residents commute out of Brighton
Most working residents leave Brighton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Alton (11%), St. Louis (6%) and Edwardsville (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Brighton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Brighton
Brighton's reported crime rate is well below Illinois's. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Moderate risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
3.2% of Brighton is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Betsy Ann Park | — | 8 |
About Brighton
Village in Illinois, United States
Brighton is a village located mostly in Macoupin County and partially in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 2,221.
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- Population
- 2,221
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 663 ft
- ZIP code
- 62012