Brush, CO

Colorado · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
5,299 Population
$73,026 Median Income
$265,300 Home Value
$1,048 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
54 Violent Crime / 100K
31.7 yrs Median Age
14.6% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.9
Economy
4.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.2
Education

People

Population5,299
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,872/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 80.8%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$73,026
Per Capita Income$29,788
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty Rate12.2%
County GDP$2,043M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$265,300
Zillow Value$292,944
Median Rent$1,048
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,429

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Depression22.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime54/100K
Property Crime581/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft90.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul27° / 75°
Rain14 in/yr
Snow23 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+84.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Work From Home1.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Brush Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$73,026
Home Value$265,300
Median Rent$1,048
Poverty Rate12.2%
Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
Unemployment3.3%
Violent Crime54.5 /100K
Avg Temperature49.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,299
Population Density1,872 per sq mi
Median Age31.7 years
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80.8% Black 0.9% Hispanic 0.5% Other 17.8%
White80.8%
Black or African American0.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races17.8%

Language

English Only81.8%
Spanish Speakers18.2%
English 81.8% Spanish 18.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.0%
Health Insurance93.4%

Income

3% below avg
Median Household Income$73,026
Per Capita Income$29,788
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,094
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,894

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Poverty Rate12.2%
Total Establishments (County)880
County GDP$2,043M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation61
Healthcare Facilities61
Retail Stores92
Manufacturing25
Total Establishments880

Industry Mix

Restaurants 61 Healthcare 61 Retail 92 Manufacturing 25

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,894
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,514

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.0 min
Work From Home1.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

6% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$265,300
Zillow Home Value Index$292,944

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$287,450
Price Per Sq Ft$188
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops40.9%
Active Inventory22

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.5%

Rental Costs

10% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,048

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedroom$1,429
3 Bedroom$1,861
4 Bedroom$2,178

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,514
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.95%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity22.6%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.4%
Regular Checkup68.6%
Premature Death Rate9,510 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access76.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)61
Restaurants (County)61

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime54.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape18.2 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault36.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime580.9 /100K
Burglary326.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft163.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft90.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

27°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation14.3 in
Annual Snowfall22.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation4,240 ft (1,292 m)
Land Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density1,872 per sq mi
Latitude40.2593°
Longitude-103.6363°
County FIPS08087

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73%
D 24.5%

Republican +48.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
High School+84.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,872 per sq mi
Land Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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