Population 7,470 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brightmoor
Household size in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.42 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Brightmoor run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.85, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.1, Brightmoor is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over a quarter of households in Brightmoor (26.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 10.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brightmoor
Renters in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.1% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.8% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Brightmoor rent: 55.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 73.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.4% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.9% of the housing in Brightmoor, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Brightmoor is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Brightmoor has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $832 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $811 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $799 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$190 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Brightmoor costs $1,022 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $190 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brightmoor
Bachelor's degrees in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Brightmoor: 16.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.1% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Brightmoor have finished high school as nationally: 87.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Detroit area overall (90.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.8 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brightmoor
| Period | Brightmoor | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Brightmoor: 19.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 10.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brightmoor compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightmoor | 2.44 | 33.1 | 26.1% | 55.8% | 24.9% | 1952 | $1,022 | 16.3% | 87.8% | 19.1% |
| Riverdale | 3.10 | 29.0 | 25.1% | 51.4% | 15.2% | 1953 | $1,027 | 8.0% | 85.2% | 16.2% |
| Rosedale Park | 2.52 | 44.4 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 1942 | $2,106 | 39.7% | 95.2% | 6.6% |
| Castle Rouge | 2.29 | 39.7 | 19.8% | 46.5% | 11.5% | 1954 | $1,181 | 14.3% | 90.1% | 15.8% |
| North Rosedale Park | 2.66 | 47.2 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 1943 | $1,115 | 38.7% | 94.3% | 15.5% |
| Weatherby | 2.04 | 44.2 | 16.9% | 51.2% | 20.4% | 1951 | $1,119 | 8.1% | 79.8% | 6.9% |
| Old Redford | 2.78 | 36.8 | 23.6% | 49.6% | 20.5% | 1952 | $1,232 | 12.3% | 85.8% | 27.6% |
| Grandmont-Rosedale | 2.52 | 38.0 | 24.3% | 41.7% | 13.7% | 1943 | $1,103 | 18.7% | 90.5% | 20.2% |
| Crary-St Marys | 2.73 | 38.5 | 22.5% | 41.0% | 10.0% | 1945 | $1,127 | 18.2% | 90.5% | 13.1% |
| Schoolcraft Southfield | 2.70 | 34.4 | 33.3% | 40.1% | 19.0% | 1944 | $1,169 | 14.5% | 85.9% | 16.9% |
| Franklin Park | 2.47 | 36.3 | 20.9% | 57.0% | 17.8% | 1949 | $1,077 | 14.7% | 80.3% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brightmoor. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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