How long is the commute from Brighton, IL?
Workers who live in Brighton, IL take an average of 32.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
3.3% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.8 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.3%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Brighton get to work
| Means of transportation | Brighton | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±9.8 points) | 81.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±3.7 points) | 5.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.3% (±3.9 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±4.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±3.1 points) | 9.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Brighton, the average commute is not measurably different from Macoupin County (27.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brighton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macoupin County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Macoupin County, Brighton ranks 17 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 349 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brighton
| Vehicles available | Brighton | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±3.7 points) | 4.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% (±7.7 points) | 26.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% (±8.8 points) | 40.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±8.2 points) | 27.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Brighton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Macoupin County (4.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brighton
| Brighton | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±3.1 points) | 9.4% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±3.3 points) | 92.0% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±3.9 points) | 88.6% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brighton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Macoupin County (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brighton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | — | 32.8 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Brighton Township | 2.5 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Piasa Township | 3.9 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Foster Township (Madison County) | 5.5 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shipman Township | 6.6 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fidelity Township | 7.1 mi | 21.3 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Shipman | 7.4 mi | 35.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Godfrey | 7.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Bunker Hill Township | 8.5 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fidelity Township, IL (21.3 minutes), Godfrey, IL (25.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macoupin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Wilsonville | 35.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 12 | Dorchester Township | 34.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 13 | Barr Township | 34.4 minutes (±11.0) |
| 14 | North Palmyra Township | 33.9 minutes (±9.4) |
| 15 | Chesterfield | 33.2 minutes (±7.1) |
| 16 | Nilwood | 33.1 minutes (±18.5) |
| 17 | Brighton | 32.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 18 | Bunker Hill Township | 31.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | Brighton Township | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 20 | Bunker Hill | 31.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 21 (tie) | Scottville | 29.9 minutes (±10.1) |
| 21 (tie) | Chesterfield Township | 29.9 minutes (±7.9) |
| 23 | Dorchester | 29.4 minutes (±20.3) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Macoupin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brighton
How long is the average commute in Brighton?
Workers who live in Brighton, IL take an average of 32.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brighton without a car?
6.1% of households in Brighton have no vehicle, and 3.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brighton?
4.5% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Brighton worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton village, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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