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Brighton, Vermont

town

At a glance

1,167
Population
$163,900
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$252,969
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$775/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$47,375
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
33.1 min
Average commute
85.9%
Homes with broadband
3.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost22% above
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college66 mi
High school graduates91.4%
College graduates25.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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