BrightonSaskatoon
This neighbourhood in Saskatoon has a population of 7,238. It is one of 43 neighbourhoods of Saskatoon.
Is Brighton a good place to live?
Good value, with catches elsewhere. Where it does best is jobs & income (A+). Housing is within reach (B+). Crime runs high (C−). All told, that adds up to a B+ overall and a rank of #13 of 102 in Saskatchewan. Set against the rest, it does better than 74% of Canadian towns.
Rents here are the metro area's average, shared by every town and neighbourhood in it. Safety less sure: this is the whole city's figure, because the city doesn't publish open neighbourhood crime rates. No School Grade: this province doesn't publish comparable results school by school. Health is graded on the health region's survey figures and life expectancy, with the distance to hospital giving the town its own spread.
How Brighton grades
Each subject compares Brighton with Canadian towns of 2,500 or more, ordered by how far it is from the middle. Towns in other countries are graded separately.
How TownRatings grades Canadian towns →
What makes Brighton stand out
The 3 things Brighton does most differently from other towns.
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Brighton.
Households in Brighton earn more than in almost any other Canadian town
The average trip to work takes 20 min.
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Brighton | Saskatchewan | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 20 min | 18 min | 26 min |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · Counted in May 2021, under pandemic rules: fewer commutes and more people between jobs than in a normal year.
Hazard risk in Brighton is lower than in 91% of Canadian towns
Shaking is less of a worry than in most places, at $0.006 a year per $1,000 of building value ($0.030 typical). Burn scars are few around Brighton, with 0.5% of the land within 25 km touched by fire since 1986 (0.01% a year). In Health Canada’s survey, 6.6% of homes tested in the town’s area exceeded 200 Bq/m³, close to the typical 6.6%. The national inventory holds one flood map for it, from Water Security Agency. For radon tests, the only official count covers all of the Saskatoon RHA, Brighton included.
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Brighton | Saskatchewan | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radon tests above the guideline | 6.6% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.006 | $0.006 | $0.030 |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory · Earthquake risk: one figure for all of the city of Saskatoon
Brighton gets a C− for safety
The violent index for its police area came to 154, near Saskatchewan’s towns (154) and higher than Canadian towns (86). Property crime in the area its police cover: 48.4 per 1,000 people a year. The force’s area logs 15.2 violent incidents per 1,000 residents a year.
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Brighton | Saskatchewan | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 119 | 119 | 67 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 154 | 154 | 86 |
| Property crime per 1,000 | 48.4 | 48.4 | 31.2 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average · Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000 published for the Saskatoon service area, not by town
Most households in Brighton own their home: 90%, more than in Saskatchewan’s towns or across Canadian towns
A year’s rent came to 14% of the median household income, lower than both Saskatchewan’s towns (19%) and Canadian towns (20%). 15% of households spent 30% or more of their income on shelter, below both Saskatchewan’s towns (17%) and Canadian towns (18%). Figures for rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom are published for the Saskatoon metro area as a whole, not for Brighton alone.
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Brighton | Saskatchewan | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households owning their home | 90% | 71% | 74% |
| Rent as a share of income | 14% | 19% | 20% |
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 15% | 17% | 18% |
| Median home value, 2021 | $452,000 | $324,000 | $406,000 |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · Values come from owners at the 2021 census and incomes from 2020, so they predate the later rise in rates.
Very good or excellent health for 49% of adults in Brighton’s health region
Area-wide: health survey and life expectancy, counted over the Saskatoon health region
The survey counts 8.3% of adults as smokers, about level with Saskatchewan’s towns (8.6%) and below Canadian towns (12%). People in the region live to 81.4 on average: 83.4 for women and 79.2 for men in 2022/2024. The town’s own part is the trip to care: residents of Brighton live 4.5 km from a hospital on average, close to the typical town’s 3.7 km.
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Brighton | Saskatchewan | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.3% | 8.6% | 12% |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.4 | 80.2 | 81.5 |
| Very good or excellent health | 49% | 49% | 52% |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities
Hardly any Canadian towns collect less precipitation than Brighton: 357 mm a year
The coldest nights, in January, bottom out at −20.7°C, near Saskatchewan’s towns (−20.7°C) and lower than Canadian towns (−13.5°C). The most precipitation falls in June: 75 mm in a normal year. The frost-free season runs from 19 May to 15 September, 117 days. A normal January brings 20 cm of snow, the most of any month.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Brighton | Saskatchewan | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precipitation a year | 357 mm | 383 mm | 883 mm |
| January night low | −20.7°C | −20.7°C | −13.5°C |
| Days with frost a year | 203 | 203 | 159 |
| Snowfall a year | 91 cm | 91 cm | 141 cm |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Saskatoon Diefenbaker (Airport))
Younger than 95% of Canadian towns: half of Brighton is under 33.4
First Nations, Métis and Inuit people make up 5.9% of residents, lower than Saskatchewan’s towns (11%) yet higher than Canadian towns (2.8%). Visible minorities make up 24% of the population, above Saskatchewan’s towns (16%) and Canadian towns (15%) alike.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
50.7% of Brighton’s residents are women
Here the census found 3,660 women and 3,565 men; across Canada the share of women is 50.9%.
| Brighton | Saskatchewan | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 71% | 65% | 64% |
| 65+ | 7.2% | 16% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 8.8% | 15% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 67% | 52% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Saskatchewan and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
In Brighton, November normally means −1°C afternoons and −10°C nights
Rain and snow over a typical November come to 14 mm. A normal December brings highs of −8°C, lows of −18°C. Snowfall in a normal November: 13 cm. The year peaks in July (25°C) and bottoms out in January (−21°C).
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | −9°C | −19°C | 35 mm |
| Spring | 9°C | −4°C | 79 mm |
| Summer | 24°C | 10°C | 176 mm |
| Autumn | 9°C | −3°C | 67 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Saskatoon Diefenbaker (Airport)); the forecast is on the Weather page
Turnout in Saskatoon—University reached 68% in 2021, above 88% of ridings
Brighton’s riding for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan isn’t shown: the province’s boundary file states no licence, so it can’t be reused.
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
The nearest public library to Brighton is Alice Turner Branch Library, 2 km away
After it comes Alice Turner Public Library (Evergreen), 2.1 km away.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
39 schools serve Brighton, 33 elementary schools and 6 secondary schools
Schooling here is split between 2 boards, close to Saskatchewan’s towns (2) and below Canadian towns (3). The nearest secondary school is 2.1 km away, higher than both Saskatchewan’s towns (1.1 km) and Canadian towns (1.2 km).
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father Robinson SchoolNearest elementary school, 0.3 kmElementary | Elementary | – | English public |
| St. Joseph High SchoolNearest secondary school, 1.3 kmSecondary | Secondary | – | English public |
| Schools within 3 km | Brighton | Saskatchewan | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| School boards | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Nearest secondary school | 2.1 km | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
Statistics Canada’s Open Database of Educational Facilities · Why no schools grade in Saskatchewan? The province publishes no results school by school.
Protected land is scarce around Brighton: 0.5% within 10 km
OpenStreetMap shows 2 unnamed beaches within 5 km. No national park lies within 100 km. Fred Heal Canoe Launch is the closest provincial park, at 18 km. Biggest among them: Sutherland Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 130 ha, 1.5 km off.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Brighton | Saskatchewan | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land within 10 km | 0.5% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Everything we know about Brighton
Holy Family Cathedral and 13 more in and around Brighton
The best-known places to visit in and around Brighton come first; the full list is on the Attractions page.
CathedralHoly Family Cathedral1.6 km outside town, to the northwest
CathedralSt. Paul's Cathedral4.9 km outside town, to the west
MuseumThe Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker Centre for the Study of Canada3.6 km outside town, to the west
ZooForestry Farm Park and Zoo2.2 km outside town, to the north
CathedralCathedral of St. John the Evangelist4.7 km outside town, to the west
MuseumMuseum of Antiquities (Saskatchewan)3.3 km outside town, to the westPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (6)
- Holy Family Cathedral: Sarah Hall, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- St. Paul's Cathedral: Vic D, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker Centre for the Study of Canada: SriMesh, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Forestry Farm Park and Zoo: SriMesh Adamson, J, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Jordon Cooper from Saskatoon, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museum of Antiquities (Saskatchewan): Jll294, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Famous people from around Brighton
No notable person born in Brighton is on our list; these were born in the towns around it.
Photo credits
David Vivian Currie: Unknown, Public domain · Hal Laycoe: Unknown author, Public domain
About Brighton
Neighbourhood in Saskatoon
Census areas put together by TownRatings make up Brighton, one part of Saskatoon; the city’s map or OpenStreetMap gives it its name.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 7,238 (people, 2021 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Saskatchewan
- City
- Saskatoon
- Census subdivision
- 4711066
Brighton’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 7,238 | — | B+ | B+ | C− | B+ |
| University Heights Urban Centre | 9,247 | 1.5 | C+ | C− | C− | B+ |
| Willowgrove | 9,787 | 2 | B+ | B | C− | B+ |
| Lakewood | 14,880 | 2.6 | C | D | C− | B+ |
| Greystone Heights | 6,402 | 2.8 | B− | C− | C− | B+ |
| Hillcrest Management Area | 3,004 | 3 | B | B+ | C− | B+ |
| University | 5,888 | 3 | C | D | C− | B+ |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
Questions about Brighton
How old are the people of Brighton?
At 33.4, its median age compares with 45.2 across Canadian towns. Children make up 21% of the population and seniors 7%.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 · population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155) and 2021 census boundaries · Uniform Crime Reporting Survey 2023–25 (35-10-0026, 35-10-0183 to 35-10-0190) · CMHC rents as published by Statistics Canada (34-10-0133) · grades by TownRatings. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).