Brighton, Illinois
Village · Population 2,164 · #465 in Illinois
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About Brighton
Brighton, IL is a small town located in southwestern Illinois counting 2,164 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Brighton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,127 residents per square mile.
📰 Brighton News Today
- Stacy Castillo Obituary (2026) - Brighton, IL - The Telegraph Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Brighton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Man faces charges after St. Louis shooting that injured pregnant woman, police say First Alert 4 · May 25
- Jetta Blair (1928–2026) of Brighton, IL | Obituary riverbender.com · Jul 22
- Joann Shirley (Bock) Hall Obituary | Anderson Family Funeral Home | Brighton, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Brighton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Brighton — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brighton
- Betsy Ann Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Brighton
- Brighton North Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,164
Rank in state#465 of 1,294
Land area1.92 sq mi
Density1,127/sq mi
Coordinates39.0409, -90.1400