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Brighton, CO

Founded 1887Adams CountyElev. 1,519 m
Population
41,196
Median home
$475,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
11

Overview

About Brighton

With about 41,196 residents, Brighton is one of Colorado's notable places. Brighton was founded in 1887 and sits in Adams County. The median age is 34.4 and the median household income is $100,134. Homes carry a median value of $475,100, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (52%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
41,196
Median age
34.4
Median household income
$100,134
Per-capita income
$40,248
Poverty rate
8.8%
High-school grad or higher
87.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
30.6 min
Work from home
10.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino38.5%
Black2.9%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.4%
Sales & office18.6%
Production, transportation & material moving17.4%
Service15.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$475,100
Median gross rent
$1,734/mo
Owner-occupied
71%
Median year built
1998
Households
13,365
Avg. household size
3.01

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Brighton has 17 public schools — 8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading21%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Brighton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Eagle Ridge AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Horizon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Innovations & OptionsHighGrades 6–12
Overland Trail Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Vikan Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Bromley East Charter SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8charter
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Foundations AcademyElementarycharter
Glacier Peak Elementary SchoolElementary
Mary E Pennock Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Northeast Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
South Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Southeast Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% above national
Brighton459
Colorado494
United States386
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% above national
Brighton2,714
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Brighton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Brighton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Adams County
HailVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Brighton is in Adams County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Brighton was founded in 1887 and sits in Adams County. Elevation ~1,519 m.

Map of Brighton
Brighton, CO
Where Brighton is
DenverColorado SpringsAuroraFort CollinsLakewoodThorntonBrighton
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Brighton High SchoolAdams County CourthouseColorado Sanitary Canning FactoryBromley Farm--Koizuma Hishinuma Farm
Notable people from Brighton
Dillon SernaAngie ZapataTerry Unrein
People searches in Brighton
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Nearby cities
Commerce (6 mi)Thornton (8 mi)Northglenn (11 mi)Broomfield (14 mi)Erie (14 mi)Frederick (14 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Brighton, CO (11)

Public sex-offender registry records for Brighton, Colorado.

Luis Hernandez-Luna, 29
Brighton · Adams County · 80601
AKA Luis Hernandezluna
Jesus Ricardo Borrego, 53
Brighton · Adams County · 80601
AKA Richard Borrego, Jesus Gorrego
Jason Maurice Thompson, 36
Brighton · Adams County · 80602
AKA Jason M Thompson, Jason Thompson
Nick Ray Velasquez, 53
Brighton · Adams County · 80601
AKA Nick Ray Marino, Jason Martinez
Richard James Garcia, 47
Brighton · Adams County · 80602
AKA Richard Garcia, Ricahrd Garcia
Jose Garcia, 42
Brighton · 80603
Jose Garcia, 42
Brighton · Adams County · 80601
William Ernest Martinez, 78
Brighton · Adams County · 80603
AKA William Earnest Martinez, William E Martinez
Robert Alan Beall, 50
Brighton · Adams County · 80601
AKA Robert Allen Garcia, Robert A Beall
James Johnson, 48
Brighton
AKA James Gennari, James Gregory Johnson
Howard James Fitzgeral Smith, 57
Brighton · Adams County · 80601
AKA Jimmy Smith, Howard James Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Brighton — frequently asked

What is the population of Brighton, Colorado?
Brighton has a population of about 41,196, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Brighton?
The median home value in Brighton is $475,100, and the median gross rent is $1,734/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Brighton safe? What is the crime rate?
Brighton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 459 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Brighton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Adams County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Brighton?
Brighton has 17 public schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Brighton?
Public registry data lists 11 registered sex offenders in or near Brighton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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