Brighton, MA Technical Schools, Colleges and Universities

ARTICLE: Brighton In-Depth

Brighton, Massachusetts, with its close neighbor Allston, is a working-class neighborhood of Suffolk County in the suburbs of Boston. The two are more commonly referred to as Allston/Brighton area. The combined population of over 44,000 is primarily composed of college students and new immigrants, including Brazilians, Irish, Greeks, Italians, Pakistanis, Eastern Europeans, and Latinos.

The economic centers of Allston/Brighton include Brighton Center, Oak Square, Cleveland Circle, and Harvard Avenue. The communities are peppered with family-owned businesses and civic organizations, along with a collection of national chain pharmacies and banks.

The median household income of Brighton residents is just over $46,000 per year, with a per-capita income of $26,493. This is a decidedly white-collar working section of Boston, providing numerous opportunities for technology professionals. Brighton's residents are generally middle- to working-class individuals.

Brighton is heavily reliant on the economic influences and social amenities of the Boston community. Many Brighton residents commute to Boston for greater employment opportunities. Major employers located in nearby Boston that provide jobs to Brighton residents include:

• Gillette
• Teradyne
• New Balance

Students from nearby Boston University, Boston College, and Harvard University frequent Brighton for its unique cultural and entertainment adventures.

Sources:

• Massachusetts Government Web Site
• U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Fact Finder

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