Brighton, CO Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Brighton SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 8/10

Housing 9/10

Affordability 5/10

Diversity 9/10

Safety 4/10

Amenities 8.5/10

Education 6/10

Commute 4/10

Brighton, CO Crime Report

Crime in Brighton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brighton. Key points include:

There were 1,293 total crimes in Brighton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brighton is 2,990.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brighton is 471.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brighton is 2,519.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brighton is 41.13% above the national average.

1,293
Total Crimes

41.13%
Above National Average

Brighton

Crime In Brighton Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Brighton / 100k People	Colorado / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,293	2,990.9	3,069.1	2,119.2
Violent Crime	204	471.9	476.3	359.0
Murder	1	2.3	4.5	5.0
Robbery	16	37.0	63.0	61.0
Aggravated Assault	152	351.6	350.5	256.0
Property Crime	1,089	2,519.0	2,592.8	1,760.0
Burglary	108	249.8	348.0	229.0
Larceny	823	1,903.7	1,754.2	1,272.0
Car Theft	158	365.5	490.6	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Brighton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brighton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:

The cost of living in Brighton is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brighton is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brighton is $498,700.
The median income in Brighton is $107,679.

125
Brighton's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Brighton

Cost Of Living In Brighton Comparison Table

Living Expense	Brighton	Colorado	National Average
Overall	125	114	100
Services	106	104	100
Groceries	106	107	100
Health	173	135	100
Housing	101	104	100
Transportation	108	107	100
Utilities	106	107	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Brighton, CO Weather

The average high in Brighton is 64.9° and the average low is 36.0°.
There are 36.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.8 inches of precipitation each year with 46.9 inches of snow.

Stat	Brighton
Average Annual High	64.9
Average Annual Low	36.0
Annual Precipitation Days	36.6
Average Annual Precipitation	15.8
Average Annual Snowfall	46.9

64.9°
Average High

36.6
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Brighton, CO Photos

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Rankings & Articles For Brighton

Rankings

Ranks #18 in Worst Places To Live In Colorado

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Ranks #22 in Cheapest Places To Live In Colorado

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Ranks #32 in Safest Places In Colorado

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Brighton Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Brighton

The current population in Brighton is 42,059. The population has increased 34.9% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	42,059	2.1%
2023	41,196	1.5%
2022	40,569	1.7%
2021	39,895	4.0%
2020	38,355	-3.7%
2019	39,836	2.0%
2018	39,054	2.7%
2017	38,016	4.7%
2016	36,307	2.0%
2015	35,582	1.7%
2014	35,004	2.2%
2013	34,247	3.1%
2012	33,219	2.6%
2011	32,377	3.8%
2010	31,181	-

Race / Ethnicity in Brighton

White 51.4% (21,611)

African American 2.7% (1,141)

American Indian 0.1% (56)

Asian 1.9% (814)

Hawaiian 0.2% (69)

Other 1.0% (411)

Two Or More 4.1% (1,726)

Hispanic 38.6% (16,231)

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Brighton is:

51.4% White with 21,611 White residents.
2.7% African American with 1,141 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 56 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 814 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 69 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 411 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 1,726 Two Or More residents.
38.6% Hispanic with 16,231 Hispanic residents.

Race	Brighton	CO	USA
White	51.4%	64.8%	57.4%
African American	2.7%	3.8%	11.9%
American Indian	0.1%	0.4%	0.5%
Asian	1.9%	3.2%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	1.0%	0.5%	0.6%
Two Or More	4.1%	4.6%	4.3%
Hispanic	38.6%	22.5%	19.3%

Gender in Brighton

Female 49.5% (20,834)

Male 50.5% (21,225)

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Brighton is 49.5% female with 20,834 female residents.
Brighton is 50.5% male with 21,225 male residents.

Gender	Brighton	CO	USA
Female	49.5%	49.3%	50.5%
Male	50.5%	50.7%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Brighton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (1,682)

9-12th Grade 9.0% (3,785)

High School / GED 32.0% (13,458)

Some College 22.0% (9,252)

Associate's Degree 9.0% (3,785)

Bachelor's Degree 17.0% (7,150)

Master's Degree 5.0% (2,102)

Professional Degree 1.0% (420)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (420)

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4.0% of adults in Brighton completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Brighton completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Brighton completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Brighton completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Brighton completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Brighton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Brighton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Brighton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Brighton completed doctorate degree.

Education	Brighton	CO	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	3.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	4.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	32.0%	20.0%	26.0%
Some College	22.0%	19.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	17.0%	28.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	13.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Brighton, Colorado

Less than $10,000 2.7% (111,803)

$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% (107,170)

$15,000 to $24,999 5.3% (224,841)

$25,000 to $34,999 3.5% (147,629)

$35,000 to $49,999 6.3% (266,227)

$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% (680,702)

$75,000 to $99,999 9.0% (377,412)

$100,000 to $149,999 22.5% (944,458)

$150,000 to $199,999 18.9% (796,520)

$200,000 or more 13.1% (549,132)

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2.7% of households in Brighton earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Brighton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Brighton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in Brighton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.3% of households in Brighton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Brighton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.0% of households in Brighton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.5% of households in Brighton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.9% of households in Brighton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.1% of households in Brighton earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Brighton	CO	USA
Less than $10,000	2.7%	3.9%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.5%	2.4%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.3%	4.8%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	3.5%	5.2%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	6.3%	8.4%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.2%	14.6%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.0%	12.8%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	22.5%	19.2%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	18.9%	11.7%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	13.1%	17.0%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Brighton, CO
Demographics And Statistics

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