Brighton, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Brighton, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
39,836
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
8.5%
Median Home
$308,900
Median Income
$75,355
Median Rent
$1,301
Brighton SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
4
Brighton, CO Crime Report
1,257
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,974.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
20.08%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brighton / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,257 | 2,974.0 | 2,971.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 138 | 326.5 | 381.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 11.8 | 63.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 97 | 229.5 | 246.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,119 | 2,647.5 | 2,590.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 93 | 220.0 | 348.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 859 | 2,032.3 | 1,858.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 167 | 395.1 | 384.0 | 219.9 |
Brighton, CO Cost Of Living
101
Brighton's Overall Cost Of Living
Brighton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Brighton | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 115 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 86 | 100 | |
Brighton, CO Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Jeffrey Beall | CC BY 3.0
Rankings for Brighton in Colorado
Map Of Brighton, CO
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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Population over time in Brighton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Brighton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 68.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.6% | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 36.4% | 21.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Brighton
| Gender | Brighton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brighton for adults over 25
| Education | Brighton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Brighton, Colorado
| Income | Brighton | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.9% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
