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Compare Brighton to Troy

This post compares Brighton, New York to Troy, New York across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Brighton (CDP) Troy (city)
Population 36,753 49,826
Income (median) $60,858 $42,889
Home Value (median) $171,800 $144,400
White 79% 69%
Black 6% 17%
Asian 10% 4%
With Kids 22% 26%
Age (median) 39 30
Rentals 42% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Brighton or Troy?
A: Brighton has a smaller population count than Troy: 36753 compared with 49826 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Brighton or in Troy?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Brighton.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Brighton or Troy?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Brighton.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Troy does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Brighton versus 63% for Troy.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Brighton may include: Coram, Saratoga-Springs, and Schenectady.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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