At a Glance
Median Income
$73,026
$29,788 per capita
Home Value
$265,300
Zillow: $299,176
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Brush Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brush's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brush a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brush residents earn a median household income of $73,026 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,788. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brush is $265,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,176. Median rent is $1,048/month, with 33.6% 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 1973.
Education
14.6% of adults in Brush hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brush has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,299
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,872/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,026
Per Capita$29,788
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$2,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,300
Rent$1,048
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$299,176
Housing Units2,073
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
Elevation4,240 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brush was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.