At a Glance
Median Income
$100,134
$40,248 per capita
Home Value
$475,100
Zillow: $496,319
Median Rent
$1,734/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
327/100K
2,647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Brighton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brighton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brighton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brighton residents earn a median household income of $100,134 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,248. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brighton is $475,100 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $496,319. Median rent is $1,734/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Brighton reports 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,647/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Brighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brighton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population41,196
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,897/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,134
Per Capita$40,248
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
A
Home Value$475,100
Rent$1,734
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$496,319
Housing Units13,546
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent327/100K
Property2,647/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault229/100K
Burglary220/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,030 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Brighton was founded in 1887.
The median home in Brighton was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Denver International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.
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