How much do homeowners pay a month in Brighton, NY?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Brighton, NY pay a median of $2,055 (±$102) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $935 (±$79).
54.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Brighton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,709 in 2015–2019 to $2,055 in 2020–2024 (+20.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,055 (±$102)
- Without a mortgage
- $935 (±$79)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 54.5%
Monthly owner costs in Brighton
| Brighton | Monroe County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,055 (±$102) | $1,676 (±$17) | $2,555 (±$9) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $935 (±$79) | $766 (±$11) | $958 (±$5) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 54.5% (±4.8 points) | 61.5% (±0.6 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $7,428 (±$382) | $5,616 (±$68) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Brighton, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Monroe County ($1,676).
It is also lower than in New York ($2,555).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Monroe County, Brighton ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 294 of 404.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Brighton have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,709 (±$48) | $2,055 (±$102) | +20.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,278 (±$152) | $7,428 (±$382) | +18.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $184,600 (±$4,717) | $282,100 (±$10,944) | +52.8% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Brighton
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | — | $2,055 (±$102) | — |
| Village of Pittsford | 3.8 mi | $2,555 (±$228) | Higher |
| Rochester | 4.0 mi | $1,244 (±$34) | Lower |
| Town of Pittsford | 4.0 mi | $2,748 (±$112) | Higher |
| Town of East Rochester | 4.8 mi | $1,390 (±$132) | Lower |
| Village of East Rochester | 4.8 mi | $1,390 (±$132) | Lower |
| Town of Henrietta | 5.3 mi | $1,720 (±$80) | Lower |
| Gates (community) | 6.2 mi | $1,648 (±$137) | Lower |
| Irondequoit (community) | 6.3 mi | $1,642 (±$42) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rochester, NY ($1,244), Town of East Rochester, NY ($1,390), Village of East Rochester, NY ($1,390).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Pittsford, NY ($2,555), Town of Pittsford, NY ($2,748).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | $2,055 (±$102) |
| 2 | Gates (community) | $1,648 (±$137) |
| 3 | Irondequoit (community) | $1,642 (±$42) |
| 4 | Clarkson (community) | $1,614 (±$302) |
| 5 | North Gates | $1,466 (±$101) |
| 6 | Greece (community) | $1,449 (±$105) |
| 7 | Hamlin (community) | $1,370 (±$110) |
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), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brighton
What is the average mortgage payment in Brighton?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Brighton, NY is $2,055 (±$102) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Brighton?
Owners without a mortgage in Brighton pay a median of $935 (±$79) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Brighton gone up?
In Brighton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,709 in 2015–2019 to $2,055 in 2020–2024 (+20.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton CDP, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton CDP, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton CDP, New York
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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