Salt Lake City metro, UT relocation guide
Moving to Brighton, UT
$1,387,500Median list
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About Brighton
Brighton is a tiny mountain town of about 200 residents in Big Cottonwood Canyon that incorporated in 2020. It encompasses Brighton Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort — two of the Wasatch's beloved ski areas — plus summer hiking, the Brighton Lakes, and Silver Lake's boardwalk. It is a resort community first, with a small year-round population.
Home prices in Brighton
The median list in Brighton is $1,387,500.
Top places in Brighton
- Brighton Resort — ski area with night skiing.
- Solitude Mountain Resort — quieter ski area in the town limits.
- Silver Lake — boardwalk nature trail around an alpine lake.
- Brighton Lakes (Mary, Martha, Catherine) — classic Wasatch hikes.
- Guardsman Pass — scenic summer road to Park City.
- Big Cottonwood Canyon — Donut Falls, Mill B, and climbing areas.
- Summer wildflowers at Brighton.
- Canyon lodges and dining.
Commuting from Brighton
- Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~40–50 minutes via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road and I-215 (approximate; ~25 miles; canyon conditions and ski traffic can add time).
- No transit; UTA ski buses serve Big Cottonwood Canyon in winter (approximately 60–75 minutes to downtown).
Schools in Brighton
Public schools: Canyons School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Brighton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Brighton, UT?
The median list in Brighton is $1,387,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Brighton, UT?
Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~40–50 minutes via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road and I-215 (approximate; ~25 miles; canyon conditions and ski traffic can add time). - Which school district serves Brighton, UT?
Brighton is served by Canyons School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.