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Brighton, IA

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Population
589
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
755 ft
Median Home Value
$92,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$675/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,481
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Brighton

Brighton is a quiet, small-town community in southeast Iowa with around 600 residents. Located at the intersection of Highways 1 and 78, it offers a peaceful rural setting while keeping you within an easy drive of larger neighbors like Washington and Fairfield. Outdoor recreation is one of the biggest perks of living here, with Lake Darling State Park sitting just three miles west and the Skunk River flowing just to the north for boating, camping, and fishing.

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Life in town is relaxed and community-focused, with neighbors gathering around the local park, community center, and the county's Freedom Rock. Families are served by the Washington Community School District, and you'll find daily essentials right in town, including a bank, post office, meat locker, and local shops. For anyone seeking quiet country living with great outdoor amenities practically in the backyard, Brighton makes a comfortable, welcoming home base.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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