About Brighton
Set in the southeastern part of Iowa, Brighton is a tiny community with an estimated population of 592.
Brighton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.78 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 759 residents per square mile.
📰 Brighton News Today
- Harlan W. Craff Obituary Aug 4, 2026 Behner Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 4
- Robert "Bob" E. Adrian Obituary Jul 14, 2026 jonesfh.com · Jul 16
- Paul R Rebling Obituary Aug 6, 2026 peterseimfuneralhome.com · Aug 6
- BREAKING NEWS: Crews Respond to House Fire in Brighton KCII Radio · Jul 29
- More details released after pipeline fire in eastern Iowa WHO13.com · Feb 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Brighton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Brighton — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)592
Rank in state#411 of 940
Land area0.78 sq mi
Density759/sq mi
Coordinates41.1747, -91.8212