Brighton, IL Economy


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Brighton, IL is a small village located in Macoupin County with a population of just under 2,000 people. The cost of living in Brighton is quite affordable with an average 2 bedroom rent at $820 compared to the US average at $1,430 and a Grocery Cost Index of 95 versus 100 in the US. Local companies that are located in Brighton include Updike Feed & Grain, David W. Burcham Construction Co., and Stumpf Automotive Repair. All these businesses help make up the local economy while providing goods and services to its residents. Overall, Brighton is a great place to live due to its low cost of living and strong local businesses which provide plenty of employment opportunities.

Brighton has an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Brighton has seen the job market decrease by -6.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Brighton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Brighton is 7.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Brighton is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Brighton
- The average income of a Brighton resident is $27,921 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Brighton resident is $63,421 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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