Living in Brighton (Massachusetts)
Brighton (Massachusetts) is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 45,977 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 3%, #96 of 4,114), digital natives (top 4%, #177 of 4,750), young professionals (top 5%, #181 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Brighton (Massachusetts)
- The Massachusetts Bay is 9 km away.
- It is part of Greater Boston, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 04 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 2:25.
How Brighton (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 42 | #7,846 of 11,898 | #389 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #8,348 of 9,771 | #264 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,509 of 8,006 | #293 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #4,571 of 6,237 | #233 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,407 of 9,474 | #273 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,266 of 9,474 | #223 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,771 of 10,762 | #261 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #216 of 4,537 | #28 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #181 of 4,444 | #20 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #142 of 3,053 | #16 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,760 of 7,271 | #238 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #732 of 6,227 | #53 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #161 of 3,933 | #12 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #177 of 2,119 | #24 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,909 of 8,006 | #251 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,841 of 12,111 | #331 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #96 of 4,114 | #9 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #479 of 7,271 | #47 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #536 of 9,474 | #80 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,721 of 18,063 | #442 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 16 | #10,250 of 16,523 | #413 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #17,640 of 18,063 | #444 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,611 of 16,523 | #151 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #570 of 21,167 | #44 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,903 of 12,111 | #249 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,231 of 6,413 | #195 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,081 of 12,111 | #75 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #177 of 4,750 | #10 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- North Brighton 2 km
- Reservoir 2 km
- Beaconsfield 2 km
- Chestnut Hill (Massachusetts) 2 km
- Coolidge Corner 3 km
- Allston 3 km
- Watertown Square 3 km
- Watertown (Massachusetts) 3 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.