Brighton remains true to its dairy farm roots and rural history
As the cities, counties and municipalities around it steadily grow in population, Brighton holds tight to its agricultural roots and rustic charm. "It's is a rural town, and we have worked hard to maintain our rural character and beauty," says Susan Crane, chairwoman for The Town of Brighton, who has lived there for over 50 years. "It's a very pretty town." Farms, crops and plenty of cows are standard sights, as there are many operational farms in Brighton. "We are still classic America's Dairyland," Crane says. Beyond the pastures are fields, streams, forests and homes surrounded by grassy lawns. "I think people who come here appreciate the beauty and want to live near it even if they're not part of the agriculture industry themselves," Crane says.
Brighton’s farmland supports dairy cows and other livestock across wide open fields.
Brighton’s agricultural landscape features large farms that contribute to its rustic character.
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Farmhouses, barns and Victorian cottages on large plots of land
A few New Traditional houses are spread throughout Brighton, but most homes are from the late 1800s to the 1970s. "We have lots of old barns and old farms, and yet, we have vibrant new people moving in and beautiful homes," Crane says. Narrow, gravel driveways lead to Cape Cods, Victorian-era cottages, ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals with a median lot size of over 5 acres. The area is rural, with no traditional neighborhoods or suburban developments, but rather standalone homes and barns along intersecting county roads. With limited residential availability, few houses have sold in recent years, but prices range between $570,000 and $760,000.
Spacious Brighton homes with detached garage often sit on over 5 acres of open countryside.
Brighton’s modern farmhouses blend rustic charm with sleek design on sprawling green lawns.
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Outdoor fun at Richard Bong State Recreation Area and sports complexes
Little League teams play at Brightondale Baseball Complex, and golfers play a round at Brighton Dale Links next door. The public golf course has 45 holes on softly rolling hills scattered with ponds. "We are also blessed to have quite a bit of conservation land. So, you'll see the preservation of those conservation corridors," Crane says. "It's that beauty that attracts people to live here." Richard Bong State Recreation Area, called Bong by locals, has over 4,500 acres of land for camping, fishing, hunting and hiking. There are designated trails for horseback riding, ATVs, mountain biking and self-guided nature walks. Rocket and aircraft enthusiasts can fly their creations at the model airplane field. More traditional parks with playgrounds and sports courts are south, in the Village of Paddock Lake .
Brighton Dale Links golf course winds through wooded terrain and scenic views in Brighton.
Kenosha County’s Brighton Dale Links challenges golfers on 45 holes.
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Top-rated schools with many activities after class
Children can attend Brighton School for kindergarten through eighth grade. "It's all grades in one building and consistently scores very high academically, state-wise," Crane says. The school is rated A by Niche – the highest elementary school score in Kenosha County. High schoolers can attend Westosha Central High School, which is rated second in the county with a grade of B-plus. The school has over 30 clubs to choose from, and an additional 14 athletic teams. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction offers an open enrollment program, and students can apply to attend public schools outside of their district.
The Central High School has a state of the art football field and school near Brighton.
Brighton School serves students from Kindergarten through 8th grade in this rural community.
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Small and large Wisconsin cities are a reasonable drive away
Brighton residents rely entirely on cars to get around, as there is no public transportation. Fortunately, there is little traffic in the no-stoplight community, and Wisconsin Highway 142 is nearby, connecting the area to Burlington , a small city 9 miles northwest. Highway 142 goes east to Interstate 94, a main highway of Southeastern Wisconsin. "We're a little over an hour from downtown Chicago and about an hour or a hair less from downtown Milwaukee ," Crane says. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 30 miles northeast, and the nearest hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, is 13 miles southeast.
Brighton has a CAP Index Crime score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average score of 4.
Heading outside of Brighton for grocery trips and retail shopping
AEppelTreow Winery is a seasonal small-batch cidery in Brighton. The cidery uses apples and pears from Brightonwoods Orchard next door to create alcoholic beverages. Restaurants and shops are north, in Union Grove , or south, in Paddock Lake. The two communities also have the nearest grocery stores, Piggly Wiggly and Express Market by Festival Foods. Kenosha is 16 miles east and has big-box stores, fast-food chains and home improvement centers. Burlington is slightly closer and has a Tractor Supply Co. and a Walmart.
Brighton residents stock up on healthy produce at Express Market.
Culver’s in Brighton is a local favorite for the classic butter burger.
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