Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Brighton
Brighton, CO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,532
Population
46,215
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Experience small-town charm near larger urban areas
Suburban
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Historic
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Innovative
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Vibrant
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Close-Knit
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Growing
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Riverside
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Active
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Diverse
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Convenient
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Located about 20 miles northeast of Denver and 25 miles east of Boulder, Brighton offers residents a small-town feel with easy access to larger cities. Brighton fosters a sense of community through an array of highly anticipated annual events like Summerfest, Fourth of July, Trunk or Treat, and the Festival of Lights, which is the second largest holiday parade in Colorado. As the county seat of Adams County, Brighton also hosts the popular Adams County Fair.
A host of local parks and surrounding golf clubs provide many options for recreation in Brighton. The expansive Barr Lake State Park is adjacent to Brighton as well, boasting numerous hiking, birding, boating, and fishing opportunities. The historic downtown area offers a look at Brighton’s frontier past while housing modern amenities such as specialty shops, breweries, restaurants, and various small businesses. Getting around from Brighton is easy with convenience to I-76 and Denver International Airport.
Explore the City
Catch the bus a the RTD Park-n-Ride at US 85 and Bridge Street
Residential streets near Footprint Park in Brighton offer plenty of street parking
Modern craftsman style homes in Brighton.
Brighton residents take a stroll on the wide paved paths of the Brighton Memorial Parkway.
Aerial view of Highway 85 looking west from Brighton.
Aerial view of Tanner Peak Trail homes in Brighton
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,141
Average: $102,259
Education
9,009
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,351
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brighton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Brighton, CO is $1,491 for a studio, $1,535 for one bedroom, $1,863 for two bedrooms, and $2,561 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brighton has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,535/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,983/month
2,110 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brighton, CO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
468 Students
Public
Grades K-8
767 Students
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
620 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Public
Grades 6-12
532 Students
Public
Grades K-8
767 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,237 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
580 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
538 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,026 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
510 Students
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Public
Grades 6-12
532 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,854 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Barr Lake State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Denver International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.