Brighton, Colorado

Small Colorado city with local appeal

West Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.6

D

out of 100

Overview

Brighton is a Colorado city with a population of approximately 42,477, part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $496,093. Median household income is $86,975.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 42,477 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $496,093 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $86,975 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31.1 minutes
  • Part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

42,477

Source: Census ACS

$496,093

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$86,975

Source: Census ACS

31.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

126 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Adams County (county-level results)

53%
44%
Democrat 124,056
Republican 103,024
Leans D+9.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 41.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 48.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 39.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 64.6

Location

Brighton, CO (39.9806, -104.8103)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.