Year-over-year, Macoupin County’s typical home value has slipped about 18.18 percent to $135,000, and Brighton is trending even lower. The typical home value in Brighton now sits near $70,000, well under the wider county level. This points to more affordability in the city compared with the surrounding area.
In March 2026, homes in Brighton were listed at a median price of about $167,500, while buyers faced a slow pace with a median of 63 days on market. Even so, about one‑third of recent sales closed above the list price, and sellers on average received roughly 97 percent of their asking price, showing that well‑priced homes can still attract strong offers.
Inventory in Brighton was very limited, with only 2 homes available and just 1 new listing, and months of supply at a lean 0.7 months compared with 92 active listings in Macoupin County overall. Projections suggest next month could see inventory tighten further, with an expected drop toward 0 listings and a slight decrease in typical home values by about $5,000, while the median list price is projected to hold steady at $167,500. With these shifting conditions, both buyers and sellers in Brighton can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help connecting them with a local real estate agent who understands this market.
