In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
A charming and vibrant town with a strong sense of community and a consistent population.
Mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer houses. Spacious interiors and beautiful backyards.
A close-knit community of families and retirees.
The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, proximity to Lake Ontario, and charming downtown area.
Brighton has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 40s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people in their 70s. Brighton is a town in Northumberland County, traversed by both Highway 401 and the former Highway 2. The west end of the Murray Canal that leads east to the Bay of Quinte is at the east end of the town. Brighton developed into primarily an agricultural community, specializing in the farming of apples and production of new apple types. However, in recent years, many of the original orchards in the area have been partially removed, to make way for the steadily growing population, and more profitable agricultural produce, such as wheat, corn and soybeans.
People & Families in Brighton
Families with kids make up 27% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 42% of households and 27% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 46 different ethnic origins, and 15% are first-generation immigrants, while 16% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,135
Neighbourhood Population
4,710
Household Size
- 1 person - 27%
- 2 persons - 48%
- 3 persons - 12%
- 4 persons - 8%
- 5 or more persons - 4%
Household Types
- One-person households - 27%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 26%
- Couples without children - 42%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 21%
- 2 children - 14%
- 3 or more children - 4%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 11%
- 15 to 64 years - 53%
- 65 years and over - 34%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 38%
- Canadian - 35%
- Scottish - 27%
- Irish - 23%
- French - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 9%
- 45 to 54 years - 15%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 23%
- 75 to 84 years - 16%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 6%
- 30 to 39 years - 7%
- 40 to 49 years - 8%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 18%
- over 70 years - 22%
Brighton Schools
Brighton has secondary special programs. There are 4 public schools and 2 Catholic schools serving Brighton. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
4
Catholic Schools
2
Having Fun in Brighton
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, skating, water access, and nature parks. There are 15 parks in this neighbourhood, with 38 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
15
Number of Recreation Facilities
38
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 5
- Dog Park - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Sports Fields - 2
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Beach - 1
- Winter Sports Facility - 1
- Campground - 1
- Fishing Locations - 3
- Trails - 7
- Nature Centres - 2
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
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Getting Around in Brighton
There are 0 transit stops in Brighton. In Brighton, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 29%
- Commute to another city - 70%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 91%
- Transit - 0%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 33%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 5%
- 60 minutes and over - 7%
- Less than 15 minutes - 26%
Work and Education in Brighton
In this neighbourhood, 17% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 58% have any postsecondary education. The public administration industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 13%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 10%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 9%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Public administration - 13%
- Retail trade - 13%
- Manufacturing - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 44% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 51% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Brighton Homes
In Brighton, there are mostly detached homes. Brighton has a consistent population, with 46% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 81%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 5%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 7%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 3%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 6%
- 2 bedrooms - 31%
- 3 bedrooms - 35%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 27%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 19%
- 1981 to 1990 - 12%
- 1991 to 2000 - 12%
- 2001 to 2005 - 11%
- 2006 to 2010 - 14%
- 2011 to 2016 - 8%
- 1960 or before - 22%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 80%
- Renter - 19%