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Brighton, CO

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Experience small-town charm near larger urban areas

Suburban Historic Innovative Vibrant Close-Knit Growing Riverside Active Diverse Convenient

Located about 20 miles northeast of Denver and 25 miles east of Boulder, Brighton offers residents a small-town feel with easy access to larger cities. Brighton fosters a sense of community through an array of highly anticipated annual events like Summerfest, Fourth of July, Trunk or Treat, and the Festival of Lights, which is the second largest holiday parade in Colorado. As the county seat of Adams County, Brighton also hosts the popular Adams County Fair.

A host of local parks and surrounding golf clubs provide many options for recreation in Brighton. The expansive Barr Lake State Park is adjacent to Brighton as well, boasting numerous hiking, birding, boating, and fishing opportunities. The historic downtown area offers a look at Brighton’s frontier past while housing modern amenities such as specialty shops, breweries, restaurants, and various small businesses. Getting around from Brighton is easy with convenience to I-76 and Denver International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brighton, CO is $1,527 for a studio, $1,588 for one bedroom, $1,941 for two bedrooms, and $2,563 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brighton has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,588/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$2,980/month
2,073 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

14

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Glacier Peak Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

468 Students

5
out of 10

Mary E Pennock Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

620 Students

4
out of 10

Northeast Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

499 Students

4
out of 10

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

526 Students

3
out of 10

South Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

370 Students

3
out of 10

Vikan Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

580 Students

2
out of 10

Overland Trail Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

538 Students

2
out of 10

Horizon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,026 Students

8
out of 10

Brighton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,854 Students

4
out of 10

Bolt Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.