Brighton

The Town of Brighton
Location	South of Rochester, in Monroe County, New York	Brighton Township, Monroe County, New York
Google map	Brighton
Detailed map (PDF)	Detailed map of Brighton 1 (1.3MB)
Geographical Area	15.6 sq. miles
Population	35,588 as of the 2000 census
Incorporated	1814
Town website	http://www.townofbrighton.org
Town Hall	Brighton Town Hall
Wikipedia article	Brighton, NY

History

An inner-ring suburb on Rochester's east side, Brighton was settled in the late 1600s, though the town didn't take shape until it became an Erie Canal port in the 1820s.

History of Brighton on the Town of Brighton's web site.

Notes

Brighton has some of the most beautiful and prestigious addresses in the Rochester area. Many CEO's live in the Ambassador/Sandringham neighborhood and the streets are a can't miss when visiting the Rochester area. While the southern part of the town is more middle class, the northern part close to East Ave houses some of the best architecture in Rochester. Brighton is known for its large Jewish population and Monroe Ave bagel bakeries. The Monroe Ave corridor could use some aesthetic improvements, but it houses a multitude of great local establishments, including Rochester's only kosher butcher: Lipman's Kosher Market, Max Chophouse, and Bagel Bin Cafe, a staple in Brighton's 12 corners.

You'll find Monroe Community College and the Twelve Corners in Brighton, which is land-locked and more or less completely built out. There are also several private schools located in Brighton, including McQuaid Jesuit High School, The Harley School and Our Lady of Mercy High School. Out-of-towners find it a desirable place to move because the Brighton Central School District enjoys a reputation as one of the best in the area, if not the state. Brighton High School is the local public high school. Newsweek ranked it #47 in the nation in 2005²

Neighborhoods

• Bel-Air Neighborhood

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