Brighton, County seat in Livingston County, Michigan, United States
Brighton is a city in Livingston County, Michigan, with residential neighborhoods mixed alongside commercial streets and green spaces. The town sits at a comfortable elevation and offers residents and visitors a blend of local shopping areas and outdoor recreational spots.
The first settlement in the area began in 1832, later became a village, and gained full city status in 1928. This progression shows how the area grew and changed over time as the community expanded.
The Brighton community maintains strong local traditions through regular municipal gatherings, downtown events, and activities at the Brighton Mall.
The town is easy to explore on foot and has a manageable size that makes getting around straightforward. Main facilities such as shops and public areas are centrally located and therefore easy to find.
Brighton forms part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton Urban Area, with a population of 7,446 residents according to the 2020 census.
Location: Livingston County
Inception: 1832
Elevation above the sea: 282 m
Website: http://BrightonCity.org
GPS coordinates: 42.52944,-83.78028
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:01
Kent Lake
10.5 km
Brighton Recreation Area
5.7 km
Hudson Mills Metropark
19.1 km
Huron Meadows Metropark
5.2 km
St. Patrick's Parish Complex
19.2 km
Howell Opera House
15 km
Bell Road Bridge
17.7 km
Howell Downtown Historic District
15.1 km
Highland United Methodist Church
17.8 km
Livingston County Courthouse
14.9 km
Nathan B. Devereaux Octagon House
13 km
Rowe House
15 km
Western House
433 m
Bingham House
8.7 km
Dr. Henry K. Foote House
15.9 km
Timothy and Lucretia Jones Warner Homestead
5.7 km
Alonzo W. Olds House
10.5 km
William K. and Nellie Sexton House
15 km
August Westphal Farmstead
3.6 km
North Milford Village Historic District
16.5 km
Hubbard-Kesby House
12.5 km
John H. and Martha Durfee Galloway House
14.9 km
George Louk Farm
15.4 km
Kensington Metropark
11.6 km
Chilson Impoundment
6.9 km
Howell Theater
14.8 km
Saint Patrick's Church Historical Marker
19.3 km
Spanish American War Regiments Historical Marker
4.3 kmReviews
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