Brighton Massachusetts Map

About Brighton, Massachusetts

Brighton is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 45,000. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Brighton is located at 42.3501°N, 71.1564°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2135.

Brighton, a place where the land gently slopes toward the distant gleam of the ocean, unfolds with a quiet, persistent charm. It lies 1.7 miles west-south-west of Allston, MA (from Allston, MA: bearing 250°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west of Greater Boston. Here, the air often carries the salty tang of the sea, a constant reminder of its proximity to the coast, even when the water itself is out of sight. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, with rolling hills that soften into broad, open spaces, punctuated by stands of sturdy, wind-sculpted trees that lean into the prevailing breezes. This is a landscape that invites contemplation, where the quality of light, especially in the late afternoon when it slants low and golden across the fields, lends a hushed reverence to the everyday. The history of Brighton is a tapestry woven from threads of early settlement and evolving industries. Originally shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, its fertile soil once sustained a thriving farming community, the echoes of which can still be felt in the scattered remnants of old stone walls and the enduring patterns of the fields. As the region grew, Brighton found its economic footing in a succession of enterprises, from the processing of local produce to the more recent emergence of light manufacturing and service-based businesses. Today, a distinctive character persists, marked by a blend of established families and newcomers drawn to its accessible location and the palpable sense of a community that, while connected to the wider world, retains its own unhurried pace.

About This Brighton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Brighton, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Brighton and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Brighton includes the ZIP code (02135), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Suffolk County (Boston), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brighton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.