Brighton, NY Townhome for Sale

The suburban hamlet of Brighton is older than Rochester and offers homes from the late 19th century through the modern day. Due to the city of Rochester's gradual expansion over time, Brighton's shape has changed, and it currently lacks an established village center. However, it does have a vibrant commercial corridor called Twelve Corners, named after the triangular island formed at the intersection of three major roads. Brighton has its own highly ranked school system and three of the region's major universities are nearby. According to the U.S. Census, Brighton's population in 2020 was 37,137, a slight increase from 2010. Major employers in town include education and health care. "Kodak used to be the biggest employer in the region, but now it's the University of Rochester, and it's on the cusp of Brighton," says Patrick Hastings, an associate broker with Howard Hanna with over 40 years of experience. The University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital are less than 4 miles away, and the hospital employs over 20,000 medical professionals, while the university has more than 30,000 workers. "If first responders want to be within minutes of the hospital, they can go to