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Welcome to Brighton

Originally named Hughes Station, Brighton is a rapidly growing northeastern Denver suburb that has served as a prominent railroad depot and farming community since it was founded in the 1870s. Today, Brighton still maintains its original rural feel with plenty of land and open space, including a large, scenic state park. Barr Lake State Park is one of Brighton’s most popular attractions and offers all different kinds of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, including hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and fishing. Another popular event hosted by Brighton is the annual Adams County Fair, where many people around Denver come to enjoy fair rides, funnel cakes, and country music, as well as a local pie-baking contest.

A unique tradition at the Adams County Fair is Tomato Day, where two teams have a tomato-throwing contest against one another. This event dates back to 1904 when the two political parties associated with the county offices wore white and faced off against one another in a fun-filled event that marked the start of the Fair. Other highlights of Brighton include being home to Todd Helton and Brian Shaw. Todd Helton is a retired professional first baseman for the Colorado Rockies, where he spent his entire 17-year career; and Brian Shaw is a professional strongman competitor and 4-time winner of the World’s Strongest Man competition.

Overview for Brighton, CO

39,895 people live in Brighton, where the median age is 34.5 and the average individual income is $32,430. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

39,895

Total Population

34.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$32,430

Average individual Income

Around Brighton, CO

There's plenty to do around Brighton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

14

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

55

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Petrocco Farms, Edon Fitness & Training, and Mile High Escape Ops.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Petrocco Farms page on Yelp Search 14110 Brighton Rd on Google Maps	Dining	2.86 miles	6 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Edon Fitness & Training page on Yelp Search 991 Platte River Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.77 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mile High Escape Ops page on Yelp Search 2412 E Bridge St on Google Maps	Active	1.08 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Life Cycle Balloon Adventures page on Yelp	Active	0.74 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Veterans Park page on Yelp Search 405 W. Bridge St on Google Maps	Active	2.07 miles	5 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Bob's Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 169 E Bridge St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.68 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Brighton, CO

Population Households Employment

Brighton has 12,973 households, with an average household size of 2.96. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brighton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 39,895 people call Brighton home. The population density is 1,874.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

39,895

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.5

Median Age

51.52 / 48.48%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

12,973

Total Households

2.96

Average Household Size

$32,430

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Brighton, CO

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Brighton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Brighton

Welcome to Brighton

Overview for Brighton, CO

39,895

34.5 years

High

$32,430

Around Brighton, CO

14

Car-Dependent

55

Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Brighton, CO

39,895

High

34.5

51.52 / 48.48%

12,973

2.96

$32,430

Schools in Brighton, CO

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$1,600,000

$1,500,000

$1,300,000

$1,199,000

$1,150,500

$1,100,000

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$995,000

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Brighton

Welcome to Brighton

Overview for Brighton, CO

39,895

34.5 years

High

$32,430

Around Brighton, CO

14

Car-Dependent

55

Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Brighton, CO

39,895

High

34.5

51.52 / 48.48%

12,973

2.96

$32,430

Schools in Brighton, CO

PROPERTY LISTINGS

$2,520,000

$1,600,000

$1,500,000

$1,300,000

$1,199,000

$1,150,500

$1,100,000

$1,025,000

$995,000

Explore other Neighborhoods

Erie

Broomfield

Boulder

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