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Brighton remains true to its agricultural and rural roots
As the cities, counties and municipalities around it steadily grow in population, Brighton holds tight to its agricultural roots and rustic charm. "Brighton 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, fields and plenty of cows are standard sights, as there are many operational farms in Brighton. "We are still classic America's Dairyland," Crane says. Outside the farms are fields, streams, forests and homes surrounded by grassy lawns. "I think people who come to Brighton appreciate the beauty and want to live near it even if they're not part of the agriculture industry themselves," Crane says.
Brighton is known for its beautiful scenery and gently rolling farmland.
Large farms can be found in Brighton and add to the rustic charm of the neighborhood.
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Farmhouses, barns and midcentury home styles on large plots of land
While a few new traditional homes are spread throughout Brighton, most homes are from the late 1800s to the 1970s. "We are home to 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, farmhouses, ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals with a median lot size of over 5 acres. The area is spread out, with no traditional neighborhoods or suburban developments. Homes are rarely bought and sold but range in value from $260,000 to $1.2 million, with an average value of $540,000.
Ranch style homes in Brighton are a common sight.
Many homes in Brighton feature large lots for animals and farmland.
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Plenty of outdoor activity thanks to Richard Bong State Recreation Area
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 in Brighton. 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 preserved land for camping, fishing, hunting and hiking. There are designated trails for horseback riding, ATVs and self-guided nature trails. Rocket and aircraft enthusiasts can fly their creations at the model airplane field.
Kenosha County’s Brighton Dale Links is a 45-hole golf facility.
Brighton Dale Park offers 500 acres of recreational amenities for all ages.
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Well-rated schools with many after-school activities
Children living in Brighton 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. High schoolers attend Westosha Central High School, rated B-plus. The school has over 30 after-school clubs to choose from, in addition to 14 athletic teams.
The Central High School has a state of the art football field and school.
An aerial view of Brighton Elementary School shows plenty of play space for the students.
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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. The national average score is 4.
Heading outside of Brighton for grocery trips and retail shopping
Restaurants and shops are north in Union Grove or south in Paddock Lake. 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. AEppelTreow Winery is a small-batch cidery that is open seasonally in Brighton. The cidery uses apples and pears from Brightonwoods Orchard next door to create alcoholic beverages.
Walgreens is a convenient store for errands in Brighton.
Try the delicious butter burger at Culver's in Brighton.
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Parks in this Area
Brighton Dale Park
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Bong State Recreation Area
Brighton Monument Park
Edward P. Wack Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
47 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brighton
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brighton, Kenosha sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Brighton, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $585,000, down 24% from the average 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
530
Median Age
52
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,423
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,886
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.9%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
27''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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