Living in Brighton, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brighton · Census data 2020–2024
Brighton has 42,059 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $107,679 (13% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $499,500, the median rent is $1,779/month.
Brighton at a glance
- Population
- 42,059
- Median age
- 34State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $107,679State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $499,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,779/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Brighton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Colorado median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brighton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brighton the median home value is $499,500, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,779 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,588 a month in housing costs.
Brighton median household income
The median household income in Brighton is $107,679 and the income per person is $41,641. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Brighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,116
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 3.03
Brighton demographics
- Population
- 42,059
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 13,618
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brighton ›
Education in Brighton
23.5% of adults 25 and older in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brighton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Brighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 42,059 | $107,679 | $499,500 | $1,779 |
| Todd Creek | 5,379 | $194,362 | $897,200 | — |
| Commerce City | 66,445 | $111,972 | $499,700 | $1,880 |
| Lochbuie | 8,609 | $97,009 | $423,000 | $2,429 |
| Fort Lupton | 8,897 | $80,889 | $416,000 | $1,251 |
| Thornton | 144,187 | $103,088 | $517,500 | $1,895 |
| Aristocrat Ranchettes | 1,747 | $83,689 | $417,300 | $1,716 |
| Northglenn | 38,014 | $84,030 | $462,100 | $1,775 |
| Dacono | 6,530 | $104,559 | $482,800 | $1,827 |
More for people moving to Brighton
Brighton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brighton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brighton, CO?
The median household income in Brighton is $107,679, 13% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brighton?
The median home value in Brighton is $499,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Brighton?
The median gross rent in Brighton is $1,779 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Brighton, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Colorado median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Brighton?
The median age in Brighton is 34 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Brighton?
The average commute to work in Brighton is 31 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brighton?
The unemployment rate in Brighton is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brighton?
23.5% of adults in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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