Brighton, Colorado

Population 34,100

Brighton is located in Adams County, CO. The population is 34,100, making Brighton the 4th largest city in Adams County.

There are 18 public schools in Brighton with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Brighton is moderate , and there are 138 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Brighton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Brighton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Brighton include Todd Creek, Lochbuie and Henderson.

Brighton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.9%

Crime Rate

15.89% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 395
  • Violent Crimes: 327
  • Robbery: 12
  • Burglary: 220
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

66.54% Higher than national avg.
  • 138 offenders in Brighton
  • 40.47 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

164 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 143

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

18 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 18 K-12 public schools in Brighton, CO and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Brighton's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
3 Private Schools

Elmwood Baptist Academy

Meadowlark Montessori School

Zion Lutheran School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

138 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Brighton, CO

Property Reports view all

98 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Brighton, CO issued 98 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Brighton, CO issued 76 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from Brighton, CO
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,318
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,784
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,414
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,719

Zip Codes

80022 80023 80229 80233 80241 80249 80516 80601 80602 80603 80621 80640 80642

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Environmental Hazards

164 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Brighton, CO has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Brighton, CO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.6 Average
    Brighton, CO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.57°
  • February 31.3°
  • March 42.1°
  • April 47.2°
  • May 56.89°
  • June 69.1°
  • July 75.1°
  • August 73.5°
  • September 64.67°
  • October 50.92°
  • November 41.4°
  • December 29.18°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Brighton, CO

Earthquakes
Brighton, CO has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Brighton, CO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Brighton, CO has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Brighton, CO has a very high risk of tornadoes.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Brighton, CO: $62,316

Unemployment

Unemployment in Brighton is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.73%
White Collar - 53.27%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Hickenlooper
  • Sen. Michael F. Bennet
  • Sen. Cory Gardner

City Representatives

  • Ken Buck
  • Mike Coffman

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 Cemeteries view all

19 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

4 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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