16th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Brighton Township, MI
A typical home in Brighton Township costs about $1,839 a month, 16.6% of the median household income of $132,610. That makes Brighton Township the 3rd most affordable of 20 places in Livingston County and 16th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,621
- Median home value
- $422,400
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $2,057
- Of income on housing
- 16.6%
Brighton Township against Livingston County and the metro
| Census median | Brighton Township | Livingston County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,621 | $1,287 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $422,400 | $356,800 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $2,057 | $1,899 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $132,610 | $103,039 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 16.6% | 18.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 3rd most affordable of 20 in Livingston County. See all 20.
Cost of living near Brighton Township
The towns around Brighton Township, each with its own page.
- Highland Township Rent $1,048 · Home $330,800 58th most affordable in the metro
- Oceola Township Rent $1,673 · Home $368,700 50th most affordable in the metro
- Lyon Township Rent $1,726 · Home $473,300 33rd most affordable in the metro
- Milford Township Rent $1,466 · Home $425,400 125th most affordable in the metro
- Brighton Rent $1,198 · Home $339,000 149th most affordable in the metro
- Green Oak Township Rent $1,216 · Home $390,800 10th most affordable in the metro
- Genoa Township Rent $1,462 · Home $395,300 107th most affordable in the metro
- Hartland Township Rent $1,346 · Home $378,300 51st most affordable in the metro
Living in Brighton Township
- Homes for sale in Brighton Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Brighton Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Brighton Township neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Cost of living in Livingston County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Brighton Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Brighton Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Brighton Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Brighton Township takes 16.6% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 16th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Brighton Township?
The median gross rent is $1,621 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 34% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Brighton Township?
Owners put the median home value at $422,400, 69% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $2,057 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Brighton Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Brighton Township home at $1,839 a month calls for about $74,000 a year. The median household here earns $132,610.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Brighton Township. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.