Brighton

Brighton

Surrounded by residential streets with single and multi-family homes.

Welcome to Brighton

Located in the northwest corner of Boston, Brighton borders the Charles River and Watertown to the North, Newton to the West, Chestnut Hill to the South with Brookline and Boston to the East.
 
The primary commercial centers of Brighton have traditionally been Oak Square and Brighton Center, but the area around Boston Landing are developing quickly.
 
The Oak Square and Brighton Center neighborhoods are primarily made up of primary streets with commercial storefronts, surrounded by residential streets with single and multi-family homes.
 
The area closest to Boston Landing is undergoing a boom in the construction of larger residential apartment and condominium buildings.


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Overview for Brighton, MA

53,186 people live in Brighton, where the median age is 31 and the average individual income is $45,904. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,186

Total Population

31 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$45,904

Average individual Income

Around Brighton, MA

There's plenty to do around Brighton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

88
Very Walkable
Walking Score
72
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
66
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cobble, Sekali Boston, and Natasha Wellness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Cobble Logo
Dining 1.62 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Sekali Boston Logo
Dining 3.69 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Natasha Wellness Logo
Dining 1.6 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Walden Local Butcher Shop Logo
Dining 4.32 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Play Forever League Logo
Active 3.55 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Red City Fitness Logo
Active 1.28 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Brighton, MA

Population Households Employment

Brighton has 23,188 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brighton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 53,186 people call Brighton home. The population density is 31,362.403 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,186

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

31

Median Age

49.77 / 50.22%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
23,188

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$45,904

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Brighton, MA

All ()
Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Brighton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
20 Warren St., Brighton, MA, 02135
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 Armington Street, Allston, MA, 02134
PUBLIC
1st - 12th
No rating available
St Joseph Preparatory High School
617 Cambridge St, Boston, MA, 02134
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School For Boys
325 Reservoir Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Lyon Upper 9-12
95 Beechcroft Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Jackson Mann
40 Armington Street, Allston, MA, 02134
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Lyon K-8
50 Beechcroft Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
Edison K-8
60 Glenmont Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Columbkille Partnership School
25 Arlington St, Brighton, MA, 02135
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Brighton High
25 Warren Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Winship Elementary
54 Dighton Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5

Property Listings

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MLS® 73135172

$4,700,000

11 Faneuil Street, Boston, MA 02135
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MLS® 73190186

$5,450,000

664 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02135
14 Beds 6 Baths
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MLS® 73169022

$5,450,000

664 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02135
14 Beds 6 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 73190187

$5,450,000

664 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02135
For Sale
MLS® 73191197

$3,195,000

12 Reedsdale, Boston, MA 02134
9 Beds 7 Baths 4,118 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73227694

$2,600,000

1853 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135
12 Beds 7 Baths 4,957 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73209447

$2,544,000

6-8 & 0 Charlesview St, Boston, MA 02135
For Sale
MLS® 73221627

$2,200,000

2400 Beacon St Unit: PH608, Boston, MA 02467
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,991 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73214732

$2,199,999

79 Foster St, Boston, MA 02135
11 Beds 4 Baths 3,917 Sq.Ft.
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