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ZIP 48116

Part of Brighton, MI
Pop. 27,289·Livingston County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$2,567/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.1%
vs US Median
+$602
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48116 · $2,567
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,804/yr
At $2,567/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyLivingston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48116 (Brighton, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,289
Median income
$106,763
Median age
46.6
Renters
14.7%
Age distribution
19.9%
15.1%
25.7%
17.6%
21.7%
Under 1819.9%
18–3415.1%
35–5425.7%
55–6417.6%
65+21.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
93.9%
White93.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
17.9%
27.4%
51.8%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+51.8%
Housing tenure
85.3%
14.7%
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48116 in Brighton, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,022 → $106,763
up 14.8%
Population
26,966 → 27,289
up 1.2%
Renter share
14.1% → 14.7%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 51.8%
+2.1 pts
Median age
45.9 → 46.6
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48116 in Brighton, MI now reports about $106,763, up from $93,022 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 48116 in Brighton, MI adding about 323 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.7% to 51.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48116 covers Brighton, MI. The median rent here is $2,567/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($106,763/yr), ZIP 48116 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48116?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48116 (Brighton, MI) is $2,567. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48116 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48116's median rent of $2,567/mo is $602 (31%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48116 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48116 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #2 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $2,567/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48116?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,567/mo in ZIP 48116. The local median household income is $106,763/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48116?

Rent in ZIP 48116 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48116 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48116 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,567/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($106,763/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48116 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48116 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.7% of ZIP 48116 households are renters, while 85.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48116 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48116 compare to the rest of Brighton?

ZIP 48116 is pricier than Brighton as a whole. At $2,567/mo, it's $321 above the Brighton citywide median of $2,246/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48116 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48116 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,567/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 48116's median household income ($106,763/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48116 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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