Living in Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach is a large place in New York, United States, home to 31,462 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 7%, #262 of 3,933), city lovers (top 10%, #382 of 4,114), digital natives (top 15%, #675 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Brighton Beach
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 19 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:30.
How Brighton Beach 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 New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 33 | #9,779 of 11,898 | #818 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #9,056 of 9,771 | #571 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 24 | #7,488 of 8,006 | #558 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 32 | #5,586 of 6,237 | #419 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,278 of 9,474 | #412 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,087 of 9,474 | #342 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,079 of 10,762 | #318 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #875 of 4,537 | #126 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #744 of 4,444 | #104 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #580 of 3,053 | #100 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,272 of 7,271 | #295 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,149 of 6,227 | #221 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #262 of 3,933 | #54 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #1,153 of 2,119 | #117 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #6,828 of 8,006 | #466 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 14 | #11,723 of 12,111 | #731 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #382 of 4,114 | #69 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #2,210 of 7,271 | #301 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,304 of 9,474 | #457 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #16,545 of 18,063 | #1026 of 1064 | 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 | 27 | #6,911 of 16,523 | #794 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 2 | #17,715 of 18,063 | #1042 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,514 of 16,523 | #417 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #3,268 of 21,167 | #401 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #11,508 of 12,111 | #745 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,331 of 6,413 | #408 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #3,506 of 12,111 | #399 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #675 of 4,750 | #77 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sheepshead Bay 2 km
- Gravesend 2 km
- Bensonhurst 4 km
- Bath Beach 5 km
- Flatlands 5 km
- Dyker Heights 6 km
- Bergen Beach 6 km
- Borough Park 7 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.