$916,364Average Value$622Average Price per Sq Ft20Homes For Sale
A suburban community filled with local eateries just west of Boston
Brighton is a commuter-friendly neighborhood with a suburban feel just west of Boston. Thanks to its walkability, residents can stroll into one of many locally owned restaurants for a meal or make easy trips to a nearby neighborhood park. Despite its quiet streets and historic homes that provide a small-town feel, locals have instant access to staple events and attractions downtown Boston offers, which is why many choose to live in the community. "It's such a convenient location, close to Boston College. It's becoming hipper all the time," says Melanie Fleet, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has sold over 200 homes in the Boston area.
Brighton is an active neighborhood only a short drive away from downtown Boston.
Oak Square is a village that makes up Brighton in MA.
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Dining at local restaurants and shopping at Whole Foods
Many of Brighton's residential streets lead to areas with small shops and markets, including Oliveira Meat Market, which serves fresh meat and Brazilian products. At Kiki's Kwik Mart, customers can grab an egg sandwich for breakfast or enjoy a gyro at lunch. Fleet notes that the local restaurants Thai North and 8 Pizzas are neighborhood go-to spots for takeout. When it's time to shop, residents pick up groceries at a Whole Foods Market 1 mile away and peruse retail stores like Aritzia and Banana Republic at Prudential Center, 7 miles east.
Last Drop in Brighton is local favorite with pool tables and dart boards.
Stop by Johnny's D's Fresh Fruit and Produce to your grocery needs in Brighton.
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Brighton traditions
Since 1983, hundreds of children have collected at Brighton Common to hunt for eggs and enjoy surprises at the annual Community Egg Hunt. The landmark Coolidge Corner Theater is nearby, where locals have enjoyed indie and big-name movies and other shows since its opening in 1933. Brighton's proximity to Boston allows residents to enjoy the city's staple events, like the Boston Marathon and Red Sox games at the famous Fenway Park.
Enjoy movie night at Coolidge Corner Theater near Brighton.
Enjoy baseball season at Fenway Park just outside of Brighton.
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Housing options in Brighton
Brighton offers a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and condos, providing various options for buyers with different budgets and lifestyles. Prices start around $500,000 for condos and typically fall between $800,000 and $1.3 million for single-family homes. Sidewalks and wide streets throughout Brighton allow residents to enjoy worry-free morning strolls and evening jogs. Homes in the neighborhood sit relatively close to one another, with one-car driveways working as alleyways between each. Brighton's history is present along its residential landscape, where homes built from the late 1800s and through the 20th century come in ranch, Victorian and Colonial Revival styles. Housing options vary by neighborhood section: "Folks move to the Oak Square part of Brighton because it's a more affordable part of the neighborhood," Fleet says.
Triple-decker style homes housing multiple families are widely found in Brighton.
Other home options in Brighton. include colonial homes.
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Classes at the YMCA
Fleet says the Oak Square YMCA is a big part of the community for those looking to exercise. The Y offers group exercise classes, swimming lessons and personal training, as well as childcare and after-school programs. Behind the Y is Hardiman Playground, where locals go for a game of basketball and to explore the handicap-accessible playground and on-site dog park. The neighborhood is also home to Hobart Park and McKinney Playground, both cozy community parks with playgrounds.
The YMCA in Brighton offers multiple amenities with a membership.
Enjoy some outdoor space at Hardiman playground in Brighton.
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Commuting from Brighton
Interstate 90 borders Brighton to the north and carries commuters 7 miles into downtown Boston and 9 miles to the Boston Logan International Airport. To get downtown via MBTA, residents can take the 57 bus to the Green Line at Kenmore or the Red Line at Harvard. With St. Elizabeth's Medical Center just 1 mile from the neighborhood, residents have convenient access to medical care.
Brighton is just outside of Boston wirh still the suburb feel.
Brighton is a commuter town with multiple bus stop throughout.
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Public and private education options
Students in Brighton can attend Mary Lyon K-8 School and Mary Lyon Pilot High School, both of which receive B-minus ratings from Niche. Mary Lyon Pilot High School ranks on the site as one of the top 25 high schools for the arts in Massachusetts. Brighton is also home to the Saint Columbkille Partnership School, an A-plus-rated Catholic school for preschool through eighth-grade students, and Mesivta High School of Greater Boston, an all-boys Jewish high school.
Mary Lyon High School in Brighton is a fully inclusive learning environment.
St Columbkille Partnership School in Brighton has an overall grade of A on Niche.
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Parks in this Area
Hardiman Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
McKinney Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Hunnewell Playground
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Hobart Park
Basketball
Playground
Public Grounds
Picnic Area
Gallagher Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
18 min drive
Subway
Boston College Station
Bus
Tremont St & Washington St
Bus
Tremont St Opp Tremont Pl
Bus
Brooks St & Faneuil St
Bus
Washington St & Oak Sq
Bus
Brooks St & Hobart St
Bus
N Beacon St & Goodenough St
Bus
Washington St & Langley Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brighton
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brighton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brighton, Boston sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Brighton, Boston over the last 12 months is $675,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
14,796
Median Age
34
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,714
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,093
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.7%
College Graduates
65.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.6%
% Population in Labor Force
81%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
80/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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