Brighton
City in New York, United States
Overview
Brighton, New York, is a leafy suburb just outside Rochester, offering a mix of quiet residential neighborhoods and busy commercial areas. Known for its excellent schools, parks, and easy access to culture, Brighton appeals to families and professionals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
40,083
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.15°, -77.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,958
Local Cost
$1,780
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
84
English
100
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.2°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-26.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
947 mm
Internet Speed
258 Mbps
Upload
167 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
5
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ROC
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.