Demographics

Population, Age & Income

Our population is growing, contributing to our educated and skilled workforce. New residents are attracted to a balanced lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, our convenient location, diverse job market, and affordable housing opportunities.

Today within city limits, there are over 33,000 residents. In the last decade, the number of households in the Brighton trade area jumped by 62.7%, and is still growing.

The average household income is over $77,000, with a median age of 32.2. Our average household size is 2.96 for owner occupied, and 2.92 for renter occupied, and our poverty rate is lower than statewide levels.

Here are some more statistics:

• Population: 33,532¹
• Median Age: 32.2¹
• 69.7% of population is under 45¹
• Average Household Income: $77,734
• 40.5% of population is Hispanic¹
• Land area approximately 40% developed²
• Projected population at build-out:  90,000²

Click here for more city of Brighton Quick Facts from the 2010 U.S. Census.

Education

In Brighton, as in the entire Metro Denver area, we value education. The Metro Denver area - including Brighton - ranked fifth in the nation for educational attainment, with 39.7% of residents completing college.

Statewide, we have the second-highest percentage of college graduates in the country, and this number is supported by our strong educational system, including Colorado State University and Front Range Community College campuses right in Brighton.

In Brighton, over 83.1% of our adult residents graduated from high school, and 17.3% have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. We are watching that number grow, as the city continues to attract highly-skilled workers following jobs in the health care, energy, transportation and high-tech industries.

Housing

Brighton's housing costs remain among the lowest in the metro area. Median value of owner-occupied homes in Brighton is over $205,000, and we have a home ownership rate of 73.3%.

In the Brighton area, residents can choose from a variety of housing options, from executive housing, to high quality, low maintenance rental housing. Brighton is proud to offer a complete continuum of housing, from workforce rental and entry level owner-occupied housing to houses valued at more than $1 million, suitable for senior management and corporate executives.

Cost of Living

Brighton’s cost of living remains slightly lower than the Denver metro area. Coupled with our exceptional natural resources, a vibrant historic downtown, affordable housing market, and a growing job market, it's no wonder why so many people are choosing to call Brighton home.