Brighton
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Brighton, Alabama is a mid-sized city just outside Birmingham, offering a blend of small town charm and suburban convenience. The city is known for its welcoming communities, local parks, and easy access to larger urban amenities. Visitors can expect a relaxed pace set amidst family-friendly neighborhoods and a touch of artsy culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
40,083
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.43°, -86.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
44
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
86
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,065
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
79
English
100
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-13.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1368 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BHM
Distance
23 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 54/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.