Brighton Michigan

Brighton, Michigan is located in southeastern Michigan s Livingston County, Michigan adjacent to the intersection of Interstate 96 and US-23.

Brighton, Michigan and Howell , Michigan are two cities in Livingston County , Michigan and incorporates land that had formerly been parts of Brighton Township , Green Oak Township , and Genoa Township Although the municipal boundaries do not include any of Hamburg Township  or Putnam Township  and the Village of Pinckney, Michigan it is considered to be part of the greater Brighton, Michigan area.

This picturesque town hosts a diverse economy, including auto manufacturing, plastics technology and wood products, not to mention numerous small business.

Conveniently situated half-way between the Detroit Metro area and Lansing, and half-way between Ann Arbor, Lansing, Greater Detroit and Flint, Brighton, Michigan makes for an ideal location for commuter-style living, retaining small town charm and atmosphere.

A walk in the park by the pond downtown is a pleasant diversion, where one can view the old town hall and St. James Church, each displaying unique architectural style.

Brighton Michigan History
Brighton, Michigan was originally founded in 1832 by its first settler, Maynard Maltby. He named it Ore Creek due to the mineral deposits he discovered there. In 1836, it received a post office station, and was re-named in 1838 by popular vote after Brighton, New York, where many of its settlers came from.

Brighton, Michigan was organized as a village in 1867 and eventually as a city in 1928.

Brighton, Michigan is the fastest-growing segment of Livingston County, Michigan the fastest-growing county in the State of Michigan. Brighton's population is about 7,000, although the Greater Brighton area straddles four townships with a combined population of more than 70,000 who consider Brighton their "hometown."

Downtown Brighton's Millpond, offering a variety of recreational opportunities is home to a series of wooden play structures, referred to as the Imagination Station Playground , and the Mill Pond Walkway .  Free concerts are held every Sunday night in July and August at the performance shelter between Millpond and the Old Town Hall.

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Brighton Michigan Business and Community
The City is committed to regional initiatives that improve the quality of life for the more than 70,000 residents in the Greater Brighton Michigan area. Located at one of the nation's busiest transportation intersections for national and international commerce - U.S. 23 and Interstate 96-Brighton is 45 miles west of Detroit, 35 miles south of Flint, 15 miles north of Ann Arbor and 45 miles east of Lansing, Michigan.

Brighton offers many cultural, recreational and social activities. State and county parks are located within a few minutes' driving distance, as are many beautiful lakes, natural wetlands and golf courses.

Housing Units
Since the 1990 census, permits have been pulled for 18,048 additional housing units resulting in an approximate 59,911 housing units in Livingston County.

The number of permits pulled in the county each year has steadily increased over the 1990 decade. In 1999, the number of permits pulled (2,299 permits) is double the number of permits pulled in 1991 (1138 permits).

Housing Sale Price
The average housing sales price in Livingston County has risen from $63,110 in 1980 to $114,222 in 1990 to $202,931 in 1999. The average housing sales price has more than tripled from 1980 to 1999. A 222% change in the average sale has occurred.

The southeast quadrant of Livingston County (Hamburg, Green Oak, Brighton and Genoa Townships and the City of Brighton) has consistently maintained the highest average housing sales price in the county with a 1999 average of $222,838.

The northeast quadrant of the county has the second highest average housing sales price of $204,775.

Households
From 1980 to 1990 there was a 24 percent gain in the number of Livingston County households and it is estimated that Livingston County gained an additional 14,770 households from 1990 to 1999.

 The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments projects that from 1990 to 2020 all Livingston County townships will sustain a gain of 63.7 percent or more in the number of total households; ten of the sixteen townships will experience a doubling of their number of households.

Of the total 53,657 estimated 1999 households in Livingston County, the largest number of households within a township is 6,695 in Hamburg Township; comprising 12.5 percent of the county total. Brighton Township (5,944), Genoa Township (5,667) and Green Oak Township (5,200) have the 2^nd , 3^rd , and 4^th largest number of households among the townships. Conway Township is estimated to have the least number of households (864) within the county. Among county cities and villages, Howell has the largest estimated number of households (3,901).

The 1990 Census revealed that there are 2.97 persons per Livingston County household. This is down from a 1980 figure of 3.15 persons per household and this decrease can probably be attributed to a 20 percent gain in the total number of housing units constructed between 1980 and 1990 compared to a 15.3 percent in population during this same time period; with housing starts ahead of population growth, there were more housing units for fewer people.

Despite this decrease in the number of persons per household, Livingston County has a slightly higher average number of persons per household than the state average of 2.66

Population Growth
In 1980, Livingston County had a total population of 100,289. This figure had increased by 70.1 percent from the 1970 Census figure of 58,967. 1990 Census information reveals a 15.3 percent population increase over the 1980 count, for a total county population of 115,645.

Compared with the surrounding counties of Oakland, Washtenaw, Ingham, Jackson, Shiawassee and Genesee, Livingston County has far exceeded their 1980-1990 percent population changes. Oakland, Washtenaw and Ingham Counties have positive growth trends but the remaining counties that surround Livingston County have percent population changes that have declined.

Livingston County currently (1999) ranks 1st in terms of percent population change, from 1990 to 1999, among Michigan counties. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the 1999 population of Livingston County is 151,496; this estimate represents a gain of 35,851persons since 1990, for a percent population change of 31%.

The southeast quadrant of Livingston County accounts for 48% of the 1990 county population. The communities that comprise southeast Livingston County are Brighton Township with 14,815 residents, Genoa Township with 10,820 residents, Hamburg Township with 13,083, Green Oak Township with 11,604 residents and the City of Brighton with 5,686 residents. The four townships are the most heavily populated townships in the county with 315 - 447 persons per square mile (Brighton 448, Genoa 316, Hamburg 404, Green Oak 334).

Current 1999 estimates show Hamburg Township as the most populated county township (18,879) with Brighton Township as a close second (18,401). According to regional population forecasts, the southeast Livingston County townships will experience 22 - 60% population growth between the years 2000 and 2020.

Brighton Michigan Visitor Information
Brighton, Michigan offers many cultural, recreational and social activities. Several state and county parks are located within a few minutes' driving distance, as are more than 50 beautiful lakes, natural wetlands and golf courses. The state's Brighton Recreation Area alone comprises nearly 5,000 acres of woods, meadows and lakes.

Brighton Recreation Area

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Brighton Recreation Area consisting of nearly 5,000 acres of rolling woods and meadows interspersed with lakes, streams and marshes. There are several campgrounds, beaches and hiking and mountain bike trails. The majority of the area is open to hunting, fishing and most winter activities including snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. It also features complete equestrian facilities, including a riding stable with rental horses, campground, staging area and 18 miles of bridle trails.   

Island Lake Recreation Area

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Island Lake Recreation Area offers a "up north" experience in southeastern Michigan. 4,000 acre park, that offers four miles of paved biking trails, two swimming beaches and beach house, picnic area & pavilion, hunting, fishing, archery range, more than 18 miles of trails for hiking, and 14 miles of trails for biking. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling is allowed along the unpaved portions of the trails and only allowed with 4" or more of snow. Metal detecting areas. There is no camping.

Pinckney Recreation Area

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Pinckney Recreation Area offer numerous lakes within 11,000 acres. Picnicking, playground, fishing, beaches, concession stand and boat launches. Rowboat, canoe, paddleboat, kayak rentals. Private liveries, stables. Extensive trail system for hikers and mountain bikers. In the winter these trails can be used for cross-country skiing. Snowmobiling in designated areas and ice fishing is available on Silver, North and South Lakes. 180 modern campsites at Bruin Lake and rustic camping on Crooked Lake. Backpack camping is available along the Potawatomi Trail. Bridle trails and metal detecting area.

When it comes to the Brighton, Michigan Real Estate market, Pat Lotz is your Brighton REALTOR with knowledge and expertise in the area. Be sure to check out the Featured Listings and MLS Home Search   for available homes in the area. 

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Brighton Michigan Schools  
The award-winning Brighton School District has five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school located near downtown. Together, they serve more than 6,700 students from the Greater Brighton area.

Brighton also has a very active Community Education Program that uses school district facilities for many adult and youth recreation programs. It also benefits from a beautiful, new, and sizable district library constructed in 1996.

The City of Brighton is happy to partner with the educational system that serves the Greater Brighton area. The City Council and Brighton Board of Education meet regularly to discuss ways the two might partner to ensure maximum use of public resources for the benefit of students and the community.

Brighton Schools District Information

Dollars Per Student         $7529

Students                           7221

Teachers and Staff              352

Student/Teacher Ratio         20

Grade Levels                   PK-12

Brighton Schools Directory

Brighton Elementary Schools:
Cornerstone Christian 9455 Hilton Rd Brighton, MI 48114  Ph: (810) 494-4040	Hilton Elementary 9600 Hilton Rd Brighton, MI 48114 Ph: (810) 229-1493	Lakes Elementary 687 Taylor Rd Brighton, MI 48114 Ph: (810) 229-237	Spencer Elementary 10639 Spencer Rd Brighton, MI 48114 Ph: (810) 229-1482
Hawkins Elementary 8900 Lee Rd Brighton, MI 48116 Ph: 810-299-3900	Hornung Elementary 4680 Bauer Rd Brighton MI, 48116 Ph: 810-299-4450	Lindbom Elementary 1010 State St Brighton, MI 48116 Ph: 810-299-4400	Miller Early Childhood Center 850 Spencer St Brighton, MI 48116 Ph: 810-299-3800

 

Brighton Middle Schools:
Hartland Farms Intermediate 581 Taylor Rd Brighton, MI 48114 Ph: (810) 229-2016	Scranton Middle School 8415 Maltby Rd Brighton, MI 48116 Ph: (810) 299-3700	Maltby Middle School 4740 Bauer Rd Brighton, MI 48116 Ph: 810-299-3600

 

Brighton High Schools:
Brighton High School 7878 Brighton Rd Brighton MI, 48116 Ph: 810-299-4100

When it comes to the Brighton, Michigan Real Estate market, Pat Lotz is your Brighton REALTOR with knowledge and expertise in the area. Be sure to check out the Featured Listings and MLS Home Search  for available homes in the area. 

Get Moving, call Pat Lotz 734-637-3668.