Brighton, CO
Living in Brighton
Bikeability6
Walkability9
Commute27
Public Transit11
Affordability43
Public Safety46
Airports72
Hospitals82
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+8.7k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$309kMedian Home Value+$109k (2010–19)
49%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$424 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200939%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brighton
United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Adams County56
Property Crime in Brighton
United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Adams County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 18 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 16 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 4 |
| Jun | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct | 46 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 28 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton
Inland Flooding34
Tornado34
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brighton, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brighton, CO
Zion Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
Firstart Academy
1 miles, NW
Brighton Adventist Academy
1 miles, NW
Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Brighton, CO
DeVry University-Colorado
12 miles, W
Johnson & Wales University-Denver
16 miles, S
Colorado State University-Global Campus
17 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brighton, CO
Platte Valley Medical Center
1 miles, E
North Suburban Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Good Samaritan Medical Center Llc
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Brighton, CO
Denver International Airport
10 miles, SE
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
80 miles, S
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
82 miles, N
Laramie Regional Airport
104 miles, NW