Town Guide · Livingston County
Brighton, Michigan
Brighton is a city about 30 minutes north of Ann Arbor on the I-96 corridor, built around a downtown that wraps the Mill Pond and the Huron River with a boardwalk and gazebo. It offers a broad range of housing from older downtown homes to large newer subdivisions, with a median sale price around $436,000 and two large state parks minutes away.
Market snapshot
Brighton at a glance
Figures are the most recent published medians for the area. Neighborhood-level data can swing on small sales volumes, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Median sale price
about $436,000
August 2026, Redfin (ZIP 48116)
Median days on market
about 15 to 33 days
2026, RealEstateOne / Redfin (ZIP 48116). Sources vary by month.
Brighton · Livingston County
Getting around
Typical drive times
Typical off-peak drive times by car. Rush hour, weather, and I-94 construction can add time, so leave a buffer for flights.
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus)
about 30 minutes
Michigan Medicine
about 25 to 30 minutes
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
about 35 to 40 minutes
Property taxes
Millage rate
40.01 total mills (homestead)
2024, City of Brighton assessing FAQ, applied to taxable value. Livingston County's 2025 community profile lists slightly different rates; confirm with the city assessor.
Schools
Brighton Area Schools
Serves the City of Brighton and surrounding Brighton Township.
Visit the district websiteHousing stock
Home styles and price ranges
Older downtown homes, mid-century ranches, and large newer subdivisions make up the stock, with lakefront and acreage properties around the area's lakes. The median sale price was about $436,000 in August 2026 (Redfin, ZIP 48116), with listings ranging from the low $300,000s for condos and smaller homes to well over $600,000 for new construction and lakefront.
Parks & amenities
Where to spend the day
The Mill Pond anchors downtown with a paved walking path, boardwalk, playground, and public art, and the Brighton Recreation Area offers nine lakes, a swim beach, and 35 miles of trails a few minutes north. Island Lake Recreation Area adds 4,000 acres of swim areas, canoe rentals, and multiuse trails, with downtown Main Street shops and restaurants along the pond.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Brighton
What is the median home price in Brighton in 2026?
About $436,000 as of August 2026 (Redfin, ZIP 48116), with other sources reporting between about $410,000 and $436,000 depending on the month.
How long is the drive from Brighton to Michigan Medicine?
About 25 to 30 minutes to the U-M medical campus in Ann Arbor via US-23.
How long does it take to get from Brighton to Detroit Metro Airport?
About 35 to 40 minutes via I-96 and I-94.
What is the property tax millage rate in Brighton?
40.01 total mills for homestead properties (2024, City of Brighton assessing FAQ), applied to taxable value.
What school district serves Brighton?
Brighton Area Schools, which serves the city and surrounding Brighton Township.
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