Brighton, CO

Living in Brighton

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 9
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 43
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 72
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 56
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Schools 5
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Residents

40k Population +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

$75k Median 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

$309k Median Home Value +$109k (2010–19)
49% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median 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

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Zion Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
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Firstart Academy
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Brighton, CO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brighton, CO

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Airports

Airports near Brighton, CO

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Laramie Regional Airport
104 miles, NW