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Houses in Brighton, CO (Adams County) — Census median home value $475,100, county listing prices down about 1.1% over the past year. Market data for Brighton houses and the broader area.
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Brighton, CO is in Adams County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Brighton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 41,196, with a median household income of $100,134. Census data puts the median value of houses in Brighton at $475,100.
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Market overview
Brighton housing market
Brighton is in Adams County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Brighton and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$475,100
Population (Census ACS)
41,196
Median household income
$100,134
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Brighton market snapshot
Population
41,196
County
Adams County
Median Household Income
$100,134
Median Home Value (city)
$475,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,734/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Brighton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $475,100.
County Price Trend
Adams County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.05% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Brighton has an estimated population of 41,196 and a median household income of $100,134, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Brighton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Adams County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Brighton.
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Nearby communities include Todd Creek, Lochbuie, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn, Derby, Welby, Federal Heights, Sherrelwood, North Washington, Twin Lakes, Shaw Heights, Westminster, Berkley, Aurora, Arvada.
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Nearby city · ~12.6 mi
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Nearby city · ~16.6 mi
Aurora market data
Nearby city · ~18.1 mi
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Nearby city · ~21.0 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Broomfield (~13.6 mi), Denver (~14.8 mi), Aetna Estates (~17.0 mi), Lakeside (~19.0 mi), Mountain View (~19.2 mi), Glendale (~19.6 mi), Four Square Mile (~20.3 mi), Edgewater (~20.6 mi), Wheat Ridge (~21.2 mi), Holly Hills (~21.7 mi), Fairmount (~23.3 mi), Cherry Hills Village (~24.1 mi), Englewood (~24.5 mi), Cherry Creek (~24.9 mi), Greenwood Village (~25.0 mi), Sheridan (~25.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Brighton data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
41,196
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$475,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$100,134
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,734
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-1.05%
Census place type
city
County
Adams County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
21.72 sq mi
Census GEOID
0808675
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Brighton
Schools
Adams 12 Five Star Schools — 55 schools, 35,747 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Adams addresses may be served by Adams 12 Five Star Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Brighton FAQ
What are houses worth in Brighton, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Brighton at $475,100.
How much do houses cost in Brighton, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Brighton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $475,100. Active listing prices in Adams County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Brighton, CO?
Brighton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Adams County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Brighton, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Brighton's population at approximately 41,196.
What's the median rent in Brighton, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Brighton at approximately $1,734 per month.
What is the median household income in Brighton, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Brighton at approximately $100,134.
Is the Brighton housing market growing?
Adams County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.05% annual change in 2025.
Is Brighton, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Brighton's median home value at about 4.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Brighton, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Adams 12 Five Star Schools for many Brighton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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