City safety & data profile

BrightonCO

Brighton, CO is a 38K-resident city in Adams County with a median household income of $107,679.

Adams County, Colorado. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Brighton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Brighton has a population larger than 71% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $499,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

38K
Population
Top 29%
By size
$107,679
Median income
$499,500
Median home
9.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Brighton

Brighton posts a median household income higher than 75% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Brighton area.

Top 25%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Brighton

Where Brighton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$107,679 Top 25% higher than 75% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Brighton, CO beyond the headline numbers

Brighton sits inside Adams County, Colorado, at roughly 39.99°N, -104.82°W. Population 37,585, $107,679 median household income. Median home value $499,500, median rent $1,779. Poverty rate 9.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Brighton's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 33.4%, then obesity at 33.4%. 1 hospital in/around Brighton, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Brighton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
37,585
Brighton
Median Income
$107,679
+58% vs avg
Median Home Value
$499,500
+119% vs avg
Median Age
34
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Adams County) - Brighton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
530K+17%
Median Income
$94,571+68%
Median Home Value
$484,200+159%
Poverty Rate
9.8%-31%
Unemployment
4.6%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Brighton, CO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,779/mo
Poverty Rate
9.4% -34% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.5%
Work From Home 13.4%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 59.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
33.4%
Obesity
33.4%
High Blood Pressure
27.3%
Physical Inactivity
22.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.5%
Binge Drinking
17.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.8%
Current Smoking
13.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.8%
Current Asthma
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.1%
Annual Checkup 70.2%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL
BRIGHTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Brighton, CO? ▼
Brighton, CO has a population of 37,585 people, located in Adams County, Colorado.
What is the median household income in Brighton? ▼
The median household income in Brighton, CO is $107,679 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.4%.
What is the median home value in Brighton? ▼
The median home value in Brighton, CO is $499,500. Median rent is $1,779/month.
What are the top health concerns in Brighton? ▼
The top health indicators in Brighton include Short Sleep Duration (33.4%), Obesity (33.4%), High Blood Pressure (27.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Brighton? ▼
Brighton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Brighton? ▼
The median age in Brighton, CO is 34 years. 23.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Brighton, CO is located in Adams County, Colorado. With a population of 38K and a $107,679 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Brighton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Brighton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Brighton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Brighton against Colorado peers on any ranking lens. Explore Colorado

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Adams County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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