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Brighton, CO

Brighton is a home rule municipality city located in Adams and Weld counties, Colorado, United States. Brighton is the county seat of Adams County and a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, and the Front Range Urban Corridor. The city population was 40,083 at the 2020 United States Census with 39,718 residing in Adams County and 365 residing in Weld County.

The town was named for Brighton Beach, New York. Brighton was founded in the 1870s as a stage/railroad depot and farming community. The town was originally named Hughes Station. The town was incorporated in 1887. Among the notable scholars born there are Richard Ling, founding editor of Mobile Media & Communication, currently the Shaw Foundation Professor of Media Technology at Nanyang Technological University, and Max Pfeffer, Senior Associate Dean of the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Brighton is a suburb of Denver. At the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total area of 13,783 acres (55.777 km2), including 185 acres (0.747 km2) of water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 20,905 people, 6,718 households, and 5,058 families living in the city. The population density was 1,224.1 inhabitants per square mile (472.6/km2). There were 6,990 housing units at an average density of 409.3 per square mile (158.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 76.91% White, 0.99% African American, 1.47% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 16.29% from other races, and 3.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 38.22% of the population.

Brighton offers great assistance when it comes to the health and wellness programs and centers available in the city. Denver Health Medical Center in Denver provides a wide range of healthcare services including trauma care and primary care. Aspen Ridge Recovery offers addiction treatment programs including detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient services. CeDAR (Center for Dependency, Addiction, and Rehabilitation) provides comprehensive addiction treatment programs and behavioral health services. Anytime Fitness is another chain with numerous locations in Colorado, Anytime Fitness provides 24/7 access to its facilities and various workout options. Life Time Fitness is known for its upscale amenities and comprehensive fitness offerings, Life Time Fitness has several locations in Colorado. The  YMCA is offering fitness classes, gym equipment, swimming pools, and community programs. 

Tops sites in Brighton, CO are Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Barr Lake State Park, and Oasis Family Aquatic Park. 

Population: 43,473 (2024). Elevation: 4,984′. ZIP codes: 80601-80603. Area codes: 303, 720, 983. Area: 13,783 acres (55.777 km2).

FAQs

Is Brighton, Colorado a suburb of Denver?

Brighton is a suburb of Denver with a population of 40,569. Brighton is in Adams County. Living in Brighton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Brighton, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Brighton and residents tend to have moderate political views.

Does Brighton, CO have a downtown?

Downtown Brighton is the heart of the city and for more than one hundred years it has linked town and country together by providing citizens with a trade and commerce district. Rich with built heritage, the collection of historic buildings downtown connects residents, business owners, and visitors to the history of Brighton while providing an exciting place to live and work. Preserving these resources is vital to set the stage for a dynamic future for the City of Brighton. The downtown area features a variety of nineteenth-century building types and architectural styles including Italianate one and two-story commercial blocks, single storefronts, and double storefronts with uses that incorporate retail and residential uses. 

Is it affordable to live in Brighton, CO?

Brighton, Colorado is an affordable place to live. According to BestPlaces's cost of living index, Brighton has a cost of living that is 4% lower than the national average and 14% lower than the state average. The median home price in Brighton is $296,600 which is significantly lower than the median home price in Colorado overall. Additionally, utility costs are also low in Brighton compared to other areas of Colorado. Eating out at restaurants can be expensive, but groceries for cooking at home are reasonably priced. All-in-all, Brighton offers a great quality of life with much lower costs than many other cities throughout Colorado.

Sources

City of Brighton

Wikipedia

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Best Places

Denver Health Medical Center

Aspen Ridge Recovery

CeDAR (Center for Dependency, Addiction, and Rehabilitation)

Anytime Fitness

Life Time Fitness

YMCA

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge 

Barr Lake State Park 

Oasis Family Aquatic Park

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