BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE
2013
COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC
PROFILE
For
Brighton
Township
Livingston County, Michigan
LOCATION
The Charter Township of Brighton is
located in southeast Livingston County.
Two major transportation corridors, U.S. 23
and I-96, intersect in this Township. The
local expressways and easy accessibility to
surrounding job markets may factor in the
township’s popularity as a residential
community.
TAX RATES:
2012 Millage Residential Rate:
Homestead:
21.0369 to 25.9055/ $1,000 of taxable
value
Non-Homestead:
39.0369 to 43.9055/ $1,000 of taxable
value
Sources: Livingston County Department of Planning, Southeast
Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Livingston
County Equalization, U.S.Census Bureau, Michigan
Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
Prepared by: Livingston County Department of Planning, July
2013.
GOVERNMENT
Hall Address:
Mailing Address:
4363 Buno Road
Brighton, MI 48114
4363 Buno Road
Brighton, MI
Phone: (517) 223-3228
Web Site: http://www.brightontwp.com
Business Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
County Commissioners
Carol Griffith, District 7
Kate Lawrence, District 1
Township Officials
Supervisor: Tom Murphy
Clerk: Ann Bollin
Treasurer: Lana Theis
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POPULATION
2000 Population
2010 Population
Male
Female
17,673
17,791
9,061
8,730
Population Estimate
(July 2013) 18,016
Source: SSEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
POPULATION
FORECAST
2020
2030
2040
19,298
21,306
21,498
Percent Change
2020-2040 11.4%
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
2010 INCOME AND POVERTY
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
$93,327
$36,521
Persons in Poverty
Percentage of Persons in Poverty
Households in Poverty
Percentage of Households in Poverty
796
4.4%
249
3.9%
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HOUSING
2010 Total Households
2010 Persons per Household
6,415
2.76
2010 Total Family Households
Family Households Occupied By:
Husband-Wife Family
Male Householder
Female Householder
5,200
71.6%
3.5%
5.9%
2010 Total Non-Family Households
2010 Total Housing Units
1,215
6,765
Occupied By: Owner
Renter
Vacancy:
Total Units
Rate
92.7%
7.3%
1.7%
2010 Median Housing Value
2010 Median Gross Rent
$247,900
$876
HOUSING ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS
2010 Estimated Households (April)
2013 Estimated Housing Units
2013 Estimated Persons per Household
EDUCATION
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
6,415
6,823
2.69
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RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
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TRANSPORTATION
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Rail: CSX Railroad
Air: No major airports
Highway: Interstate 96 traverses the Township east-west. U.S. 23 is the major north-south
highway in the Township.
Bus: LETS (Livingston Essential Transportation Service) will travel anywhere in the
Township or County with advance notice. Call 517-546-6600 for rates and scheduling
information.
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COMMUTING DATA
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
STREETS
DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: Roads may become dedicated via an approval process
with the Livingston County Road Commission.
IMPROVEMENTS PROCESS: Subject to Township and Livingston County Road Commission
approval.
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2008 LAND USE
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UTILITIES
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UTILITIES INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL POWER: DTE ENERGY (www.dteenergy.com, 800-477-4747)
NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTOR: CONSUMERS ENERGY (www.consumersenergy.com, 800477-5050)
TELEPHONE SERVICE: AT&T (www.att.com, 800-464-7928)
BROADBAND/INTERNET SERVICE: AT&T, COMCAST (www.comcast.com, 800-266-2278)
CABLE TELEVISION: COMCAST (www.comcast.com, 800-266-2278)
WATER SUPPLY: Livingston Community Water Authority (www.lcwa.org, 810-231-1333)
SEWER SERVICE: BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP
* For rates and types of service applicable to Brighton Township, contact the utility provider
for the most up to date information.
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES (cont.)
Public Facilities: The recreation needs of township residents are served by several local
and regional metropolitan park authorities and the Southeastern Livingston County
Recreation Association.
Private Facilities: Various elementary schools throughout the Township provide fields
available for use by Township residents.
Hospitals and Clinics: St. Joseph Mercy Livingston located in Howell, MI.
Higher Education: Cleary University located in nearby Howell, MI.
Public Schools: Four public schools are located in Brighton Township: Spencer
Elementary, Hilton Road Elementary, Lakes Elementary, and Farms Middle School.
Parochial Schools: In addition to the public schools listed, a number of Township students
attend private schools in or near the Township including Cornerstone Presbyterian,
Shepherd of the Lakes, Brighton Montessori, Maple Tree Montessori, and St. Patrick
Catholic School (located in the city of Brighton).
Recreational / Cultural Opportunities: Township residents have access to Kensington
Metropolitan Park that covers 340 acres in the southeast corner of the Township and offers
a diverse range of recreational opportunities. Individual parks and athletic fields are
available to Township residents at each of the Township’s elementary schools. In addition
to these recreational opportunities, Township residents have access to numerous athletic
programs through the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Association (SELCRA) as
Brighton Township funds the organization to provide for some recreational needs.
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LABOR FORCE
Livingston County Unemployment Stats (May 2012)
Labor Force:
Employment
Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
87,635
80,572
7,063
8.1%
EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS
2020 Forecast
2030 Forecast
2040 Forecast
Total Numerical Change 2020 - 2040
Total Percent Change 2020 - 2040
12,362
13,399
14,927
2,565
20.8%
TOP 10 LARGEST INDUSTRIES BY PAID EMPLOYEES:
10 Largest Industries by Paid Employees:
Number of Employees
• Food Services & Drinking Places
• Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
• General Merchandise Stores
• Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Administrative & Support
• Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Specialty Trade Contractors
• Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
• Food & Beverage Stores
4,403
2,754
2,650
2,497
2,389
2,149
1,831
1,348
1,245
1,116
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INDUSTRIAL SITES:
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INDUSTRIAL SITES INFORMATION:
Eagle Business Center: A twenty (20) acre park with easy access to I-96 and U.S. 23. The
site offers a full range of utilities including sewer, water, electric, and gas.
Brighton Industrial Park: Located off of Grand River Avenue and with easy access to I-96,
the 41 acre site has no rail access, but offers gas and electric. Water and sewer data is not
available for the park.
Others: Several other industrial parks reside within the boundary of the City of Brighton.