Brighton, CO

Brighton, Colorado

Brighton, Colorado, in Adams county, is 11 miles NE of Thornton, Colorado (center to center) and 19 miles NE of Denver, Colorado. The city is conveniently located inside the Denver metropolitan area. There are an estimated 20,905 people in Brighton.

The People and Families of Brighton

In Brighton, about 53% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Brighton, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Brighton. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Brighton than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brighton had a median family income of $53,286.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($9,250) in Brighton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Brighton Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Brighton is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Brighton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brighton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Brighton, CO

Comparing Brighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Brighton Almanac

Brighton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brighton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Brighton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Brighton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brighton Hospitals

PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1850 EGBERT ST
(303) 659-1531
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Brighton

Wal-Mart in Brighton

Brighton High Schools (2004)

HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL
5321 EAST 136 AVENUE
720-972-4400
Serves 2,094 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
270 SOUTH 8TH AVENUE
303-655-4200
Serves 1,681 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19

BRIGHTON HERITAGE ACADEMY
830 BRIDGE STREET
303-655-2850
A Non-traditional School
Serves 231 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

BRIGHTON CHARTER SCHOOL
1931 EAST BRIDGE STREET
303-655-0773
A charter school.
Serves 214 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Brighton Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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