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Brighton, Michigan · ZIP 48116

Brighton — ZIP 48116

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Brighton (48116) scores 70/100 — Good for Brighton. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $421K.

70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share5%
Property crime share95%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100
Avg math proficiency54%
Avg reading proficiency69%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100
Typical home value$421K
Median rent$2,567/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$421K

Median Rent

$2,567/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

897

Violent Crime

175

Property Crime

722

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Livingston County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Hawkins Elementary SchoolKG–04551
72%
72%
Maltby Intermediate School05–06866
67%
68%
Hornung Elementary SchoolKG–04558
64%
72%
Brighton High School09–121,887
57%
75%
Scranton Middle School07–08850
54%
66%
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School06–08282
40%
65%
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School09–12334
27%
67%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,817

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

46.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48116 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48116 has a school score of 75/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48116 is approximately $421K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48116 in Brighton has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.