Life in Brush research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Brush over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brush:
The population in Brush is 5,323.
The median home value in Brush is $205,200.
The median income in Brush is $61,750.
The cost of living in Brush is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Brush is $892.
The unemployment rate in Brush is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Brush is 13.9%.
Crime in Brush summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brush. Key points include:
There were 6 total crimes in Brush in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brush is 110.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brush is 18.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brush is 92.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brush is -95.23% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Brush / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 6 | 110.8 | 3,256.9 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 1 | 18.5 | 423.1 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 68.3 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 1 | 18.5 | 286.9 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 5 | 92.4 | 2,833.8 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 400.3 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 2 | 36.9 | 1,909.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 3 | 55.4 | 524.3 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Brush summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brush. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brush is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brush is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brush is $205,200.
The median income in Brush is $61,750.
Living Expense | Brush | Colorado | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 92 | 104 | 100 | |
Services | 104 | 102 | 100 | |
Groceries | 90 | 99 | 100 | |
Health | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
Housing | 74 | 116 | 100 | |
Transportation | 108 | 104 | 100 | |
Utilities | 80 | 90 | 100 |
The current population in Brush is 5,323. The population has decreased -1.9% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 5,323 | -1.2% |
2020 | 5,386 | -0.4% |
2019 | 5,406 | -1.0% |
2018 | 5,458 | -0.5% |
2017 | 5,488 | -0.1% |
2016 | 5,493 | -0.3% |
2015 | 5,507 | 0.5% |
2014 | 5,478 | 2.5% |
2013 | 5,345 | -1.5% |
2012 | 5,428 | - |
76.0% White with 4,043 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
1.2% Hawaiian with 63 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 116 Two Or More residents.
20.3% Hispanic with 1,081 Hispanic residents.
Race | Brush | CO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 76.0% | 66.8% | 59.4% |
African American | 0.0% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 20.3% | 21.9% | 18.4% |
Brush is 52.8% female with 2,808 female residents.
Brush is 47.2% male with 2,514 male residents.
Gender | Brush | CO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 52.8% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
Male | 47.2% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Brush completed < 9th grade.
17.0% of adults in Brush completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Brush completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Brush completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Brush completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Brush completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Brush completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Brush completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Brush completed doctorate degree.
Education | Brush | CO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 26.0% | 21.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 27.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
9.5% of households in Brush earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Brush earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Brush earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.0% of households in Brush earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.4% of households in Brush earn $35,000 to $49,999.
28.7% of households in Brush earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Brush earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.9% of households in Brush earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.8% of households in Brush earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.9% of households in Brush earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Brush | CO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 9.5% | 4.4% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 14.0% | 6.6% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 8.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 28.7% | 16.8% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 8.9% | 18.8% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 0.9% | 11.1% | 9.5% |