Brighton, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brighton
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| City of Brighton | ||
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Left to right, from top: Downtown Brighton, Brighton City Hall, Old Town Hall, and South Ore Creek
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| Motto(s):
"Where quality is a way of life"
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Location within Livingston County
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 Brighton
Location in Michigan
Brighton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Livingston | |
| Settled | 1832 | |
| Incorporated | 1867 (village) 1928 (city) |
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| Government | ||
| • Type | Council–manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.69 sq mi (9.56 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.10 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) | |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,446 | |
| • Density | 2,118.95/sq mi (818.06/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
48114, 48116
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| Area code(s) | 248 and 810 | |
| FIPS code | 26-10620 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0621987 | |
Brighton is a cool city located in Livingston County, in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 7,446 people lived here. Brighton is part of a larger area that includes nearby towns like South Lyon and Howell. It's one of only two official cities in Livingston County and includes parts of other townships like Brighton, Green Oak, and Genoa.
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Brighton's History
Brighton started as a settlement way back in 1832. It officially became a village in 1867 and then a city in 1928.
Geography and Climate
Brighton covers a total area of about 3.69 square miles (9.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Getting Around Brighton
Brighton has some important roads that help people travel in and out of the city. These include major highways like I-96 and US 23, as well as Grand River Avenue.
Weather in Brighton
Brighton has a climate that changes a lot, like many places near the Great Lakes. Summers are usually warm with some thunderstorms, while winters are cold and dry with snow.
If you love seeing colorful leaves in the fall, Brighton is a great place! There are many parks nearby, like Brighton Recreation Area and Kensington Metro Park, where you can enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery.
The lakes around Brighton are perfect for swimming from late May (around Memorial Day) to early September (around Labor Day). Sometimes, if the weather is good, you can even swim longer!
| Climate data for Brighton, Michigan | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
67 (19) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
92 (33) |
101 (38) |
100 (38) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
88 (31) |
78 (26) |
64 (18) |
101 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
33 (1) |
43 (6) |
56 (13) |
68 (20) |
77 (25) |
82 (28) |
79 (26) |
72 (22) |
59 (15) |
46 (8) |
34 (1) |
57 (14) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14 (−10) |
16 (−9) |
24 (−4) |
35 (2) |
47 (8) |
56 (13) |
60 (16) |
59 (15) |
51 (11) |
40 (4) |
31 (−1) |
20 (−7) |
38 (3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −23 (−31) |
−16 (−27) |
−9 (−23) |
11 (−12) |
24 (−4) |
33 (1) |
41 (5) |
38 (3) |
26 (−3) |
16 (−9) |
−1 (−18) |
−18 (−28) |
−23 (−31) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.52 (39) |
1.55 (39) |
2.13 (54) |
2.78 (71) |
2.83 (72) |
3.12 (79) |
2.52 (64) |
3.07 (78) |
3.00 (76) |
2.10 (53) |
2.47 (63) |
2.19 (56) |
29.28 (744) |
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People of Brighton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 252 | — | |
| 1870 | 454 | 80.2% | |
| 1880 | 803 | 76.9% | |
| 1890 | 741 | −7.7% | |
| 1900 | 781 | 5.4% | |
| 1910 | 767 | −1.8% | |
| 1920 | 800 | 4.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,287 | 60.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,353 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,861 | 37.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,282 | 22.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,457 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,268 | 73.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,686 | 33.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,701 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 7,444 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 7,446 | 0.0% | |
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In 2010, Brighton had 7,444 people living in 3,603 homes. About 19% of the people were under 18 years old. The city's population was mostly White (96.0%).
Shopping and Downtown Area
Even though Brighton is a smaller town in Michigan, it has many local businesses. The main shopping areas are downtown and on the edges of town.
Brighton has two big shopping spots:
- Brighton Mall is on the north side, near I-96 Exit 145. It used to be an indoor mall but was rebuilt in 1996 as an outdoor shopping center.
- Green Oak Village Place is a large outdoor shopping area on the east side of town.
Efforts have been made to make the downtown area even better, like improving the streets and adding public art. These changes have been very popular!
Famous People from Brighton
Brighton has been home to some well-known people, including:
- Tim Alberta, a journalist and author.
- Drew Henson, who played quarterback for NFL teams like the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys. He went to Brighton High School.
- Jonathon Merrill, a defenseman who plays in the NHL for the Minnesota Wild. He grew up in Brighton.
- Kyle Schultz, who started MLW Wiffleball.
- Mickey Stanley, a center fielder for the Detroit Tigers who won the World Series in 1968. He lives in Brighton.
- Morgan Trent, a cornerback who played for NFL teams like the Cincinnati Bengals. He used to live in Brighton.
Education in Brighton
The Brighton Area Schools district has two middle schools (Scranton and Maltby), one high school, and four elementary schools. About 500 students graduate from the high school each year.
There is also one private high school, Livingston Christian High School. For younger students, there are four private elementary and middle schools: Cornerstone Church And School, Holy Spirit Academy, and Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School.
Brighton also has two Charter Schools: Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School and Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy High School. (Their elementary school is in nearby Hartland, Michigan).
Images for kids
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Downtown Brighton, Main St.
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Old Town Hall
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Old Town Hall historical marker
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church historical marker
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The millpond with the "Tridge" in view.
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"Bob" sculpture, Main St. & Grand River Ave.
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Brighton High School's Auditorium and Cafeteria
See also
In Spanish: Brighton (Míchigan) para niños
