Brighton, Alabama

About Brighton

Set in the central part of Alabama, Brighton is a small town counting 2,245 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Brighton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,581 residents per square mile.

📰 Brighton News Today

• Brighton city councilor calls on community to help prevent arson cbs42.com · May 21
• 21-year-old man killed in Brighton shooting AL.com · Mar 31
• 21-year-old man killed in Brighton identified WBRC · Mar 31
• 21-year-old victim in Brighton fatal shooting identified wvtm · Apr 1
• 21-year-old man dead after Brighton shooting WBMA · Mar 31

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Brighton Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Brighton — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Brighton

• Waffle House — american
• D'S Tamales ToGo — wings

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brighton

• Hueytown Ballpark reviews ★
• Hueytown Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Brighton

• Brighton School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Brighton

🏘️ Nearby Communities