How long is the commute from Brighton, NY?
Workers who live in Brighton, NY take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
21.6% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Brighton get to work
| Means of transportation | Brighton | Monroe County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.3% (±2.8 points) | 70.9% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±1.6 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.7 points) | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.6% (±2.4 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Brighton, the average commute is lower than in Monroe County (19.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brighton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Monroe County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Brighton ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 385 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brighton
| Vehicles available | Brighton | Monroe County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±2.1 points) | 10.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.2% (±3.3 points) | 38.2% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±3.3 points) | 37.5% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.3% (±2.2 points) | 13.5% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Brighton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Monroe County (10.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brighton
| Brighton | Monroe County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.6% (±2.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±2.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.4% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brighton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monroe County (90.4%).
It is not measurably different from New York (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 | — | 16.9 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Nazareth College | 3.3 mi | 7.8 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| St. John Fisher College | 3.6 mi | 10.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Village of Pittsford | 3.8 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 4.0 mi | 19.3 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| Town of Pittsford | 4.0 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Town of East Rochester | 4.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of East Rochester | 4.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 5.2 mi | 12.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nazareth College, NY (7.8 minutes), St. John Fisher College, NY (10.7 minutes), Rochester Institute of Technology, NY (12.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rochester, NY (19.3 minutes), Town of Pittsford, NY (19.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamlin (community) | 26.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 2 | Clarkson (community) | 24.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Irondequoit (community) | 19.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 4 | North Gates | 18.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 5 | Gates (community) | 18.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Greece (community) | 18.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 7 | Brighton | 16.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 12.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | St. John Fisher College | 10.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Nazareth College | 7.8 minutes (±1.5) |
Brighton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Brighton (Monroe County), whose figures include it.
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, NY take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brighton without a car?
7.3% of households in Brighton have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brighton?
21.6% (±2.4 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 CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Brighton CDP, New York (place:08257, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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