[4] Brighton forms part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton Urban Area.

[6] Major Thoroughfares Brighton exhibits what is known as a continental climate biome.

Within the heart of the Great Lakes region, Brighton weather ranges from warm summers with occasional thunderstorms to cold, dry winters with moderate to heavy snowfall.

Brighton's surrounding townships and communities, such as Brighton and Genoa Township, have median household incomes in excess of $90,000, making it one of the more prosperous places in Michigan.

[12] Fire service for the city is provided through a separate governmental entity called the Brighton Area Fire Authority, which also serves the Townships of Brighton and Genoa.

Library services for the city are provided through a separate governmental entity called the Brighton District Library, which also serves the townships of Brighton, Genoa, and Green Oak.

Recreation services for the city are provided through a separate governmental entity called the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority, which also serves the townships of Brighton, Genoa, and Green Oak, as well as the Brighton Area Schools.

Brighton has two major shopping malls: Brighton Mall on the north side of town off of I-96 Exit 145 is a former enclosed mall that was rebuilt in 1996 as a power center, and Green Oak Village Place is a lifestyle center complex on the east side of town.

Several initiatives to revitalize downtown, such as streetscape improvements and displayed art, have been well received.

A bronze nude, Decision Pending, purchased as part of the 2006 Brighton Biennial, generated some controversy and an unsuccessful campaign to relocate it.