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Brighton, IA Housing Market
The typical home in Brighton, IA is worth $104,668, rose 5.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $5,500 (through May 2026). With 1.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 166 days, Brighton is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $104,668 home is about $559/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Brighton, IA
Typical home value
$104,668
+5.2% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$5,500
Last published period
Redfin, through March 2026
Days on market
166
Slow-moving
Redfin, through March 2026
Active listings
1
1.0 months of supply
Redfin, through March 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$55,000
Home costs 1.9x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
61.1%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through March 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Brighton a buyer's or seller's market?
Brighton, IA is a balanced market, based on 1.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 166 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Brighton housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Brighton, IA. Redfin, through March 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $5,500 |
| Median days on market | 166 days |
| Active inventory | 1 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 61.1% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Brighton is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Brighton is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Brighton home prices moved?
Across the 28 months we hold for Brighton, IA, the median sale price fell 92.7%, from $75,000 in April 2021 to $5,500. The live Zillow value series has rose 5.2% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 61.1%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Brighton?
Priced off the typical home value of $104,668 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $20,934 | $83,735 | $559/mo |
| 5% | $5,233 | $99,435 | $664/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $559, that implies roughly $23,948 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Brighton earns $55,000, about $31,052 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 1.9x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Buying in Brighton in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the Brighton market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brighton?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Brighton, IA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Brighton?
Active listings in Brighton, IA went from 1 in January 2024 to 1 in March 2026, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 | not published |
| October 2024 | 2 | not published |
| November 2024 | 1 | not published |
| April 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 6 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 | not published |
| March 2026 | 1 | not published |
Redfin, through March 2026
How does Brighton compare to Iowa and the U.S.?
Brighton homes sell for $5,500 — 98% below the Iowa median of $258,700. Against the national median of $410,700, Brighton runs 99% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton, IA | $5,500 | not published | 166 days |
| Iowa statewide | $258,700 | +2.3% | 37 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through March 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Brighton
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $105 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $104,668 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Brighton listing goes under contract in 166 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 61.1% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved +5.2% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Brighton varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Brighton
There are currently 1 homes listed for sale in Brighton, Iowa.
Active listings
1
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
166
Days until sale
Who lives in Brighton?
American Community Survey estimates for Brighton. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
655
Households
240
Median income
$55,000/yr
Median age
37.9 years
Owner-occupied
68.8%
Median home value
$87,700
Median gross rent
$698/mo
Mean commute
27 min
68.8% of occupied homes in Brighton are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $87,700 against Zillow's $104,668 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which cities are near Brighton, IA?
Ordered by distance from Brighton, not by size. Compare Brighton side by side with any of them.
Brighton housing market FAQ
Is Brighton a buyer's or seller's market?
Brighton, IA is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 1.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 166 days, and sellers getting 61.1% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Brighton?
The typical home in Brighton, IA is worth $104,668 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $5,500.
Is Brighton cheaper than the rest of Iowa?
Brighton's median sale price of $5,500 is 98% lower than the Iowa statewide median of $258,700, and 99% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Brighton?
Homes in Brighton, IA spent a median of 166 days on market before going under contract, versus 37 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Brighton?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $104,668 home is about $559 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $23,948 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $55,000.
Are home prices rising in Brighton?
The typical home value in Brighton, IA rose 5.2% over the last 12 months, from $99,528 to $104,668 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Brighton?
Brighton ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Brighton?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Brighton, IA is a balanced market with 1.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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