Brighton, IL 62012 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Brighton, IL—62012

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$209,000

3.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$91,900

21.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

60.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.3%

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Brighton, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Brighton, IL is $209,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.0%. This indicates that home prices in Brighton, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$209,000	3.0%
Single Family	$208,000	3.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Brighton, IL

Brighton, IL lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

10.5%

2 Bedrooms

50.7%

3 Bedrooms

29.7%

4 Bedrooms

9.1%

Property Listings — Brighton, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Brighton, IL is 34. This is a decrease of -34.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$271,000	31.0%
Listing Count	11	-9.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	-9.0%
Days on Market	46	-60.0%

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Demographics — Brighton, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brighton, IL has a population of 6,500, which has increased by 1.1% over the past 5 years. Brighton, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,500	1.1%
% Under 18	22.8%	13.4%
% Seniors	18.1%	4.0%
% WFH	8.3%	97.6%
% w/ College Degree	17.8%	-8.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brighton, IL is a predominantly white area, with 97.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Brighton, IL is hispanic, making up 1.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.5% of the population in Brighton, IL, and this percentage has increased by 150.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	97.7%	0.3%
% Black	0.1%	0.0%
% Hispanic	1.1%	-8.3%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	0.5%	150.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Brighton, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 133 mortgage originations in Brighton, IL, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Brighton, IL. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	133
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	7.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Brighton, IL

Brighton, IL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$880
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,090
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,410
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,640

Brighton, IL—62012

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Brighton, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Brighton, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Brighton, IL

Demographics — Brighton, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Brighton, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Brighton, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Brighton, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Brighton, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2
Median Home Price	$209,000
Median Household Income	$91,900

Brighton, IL—62012

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Brighton, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Brighton, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Brighton, IL

Demographics — Brighton, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Brighton, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Brighton, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Brighton, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Brighton, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Piasa, IL

Alton, IL

Godfrey, IL

Cottage Hills, IL

Summerville, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

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