Often perceived as being separate from the city - like other urbanized Greater Boston areas like Cambridge and Somerville - Allston and Brighton it is in fact part of the city of Boston.
The region became its own municipality in 1807, but in 1847, Brighton was incorporated into Boston to benefit from the city's public services and booming resources. A few years later, it got a new post office and a second neighborhood - Allston.
Brighton is slightly less densely populated than Allston and thus a bit quieter. Many important businesses and institutions are located in and around Brighton. St. Elizabeth's Hospital and the Franciscan Children's Hospital also call Brighton home and are two of its largest employers.
Allston and Brighton's border runs along Everett Street in the north, south along Gordon Street, and terminates at the Brookline town line along Kelton Street.
Popular with young professionals and students for its affordable housing, Brighton is one of Boston's most exciting neighborhoods - a place where you can get a great "bang for your buck. Brighton boasts its own vibrant nightlife, with many restaurants and bars found throughout the neighborhood.
Other great Boston areas like downtown and Cambridge are very accessible from Brighton, with multiple Green Line “T” stops and bus lines.
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