Demographics
Brighton's population has more than doubled since 1990, as has the number of households, signaling a growth in market size. During that time median household income, a good indicator of spending power, increased by nearly 20%. Meanwhile, Brighton’s housing costs remain among the metro area’s lowest.
For a more comprehensive look at all the variables to be considered when relocating households and businesses, download the Brighton’s 2008 Economic Profile. It contains information about such things as education, healthcare, arts and entertainment, taxes, utilities and the housing market.
Population by Race / Ethnicity
This self-classification variable allows Census respondents to select the race or races with which they most closely identify. Ancestry is a person's nationality, lineage or country of birth. Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any racial classification. (As a result, the figures in the table below exceed 100%.)
| Race |
Percent of Population
(2000 Census) |
| White |
76.9% |
| Hispanic |
38.2% |
| Black |
1.0% |
| Asian |
1.1% |
| American Indian |
1.5% |
Educational Attainment
A total of 75% of Brighton residents have a high school degree (or equivalent) or higher level of education. More than 22% have an associate, bachelors or graduate degree.
| Education Level Completed |
Percent of
Population |
| Elementary School (0-8th grade) |
11% |
| Some High School (9th-11th grades) |
14% |
| High School Graduate |
32% |
| Some College |
21% |
| Associate Degree |
8% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
10% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree |
4% |
Housing Occupancy and Tenure
Nearly three-quarters of all housing in Brighton is owner-occupied. The average household size for owner-occupied housing is 2.99 persons per household.
| |
Percentage |
Average
|
| Owner Occupied |
71.3% |
2.99 |
| Renter Occupied |
28.7% |
2.73 |
| Total |
100% |
2.92 |
Signaling the growth that has occurred in Brighton over the past few years, more than one-quarter of all residents reported moving into their current residence between 1999 and 2000. Nearly 60% of all households moved into their current homes between 1995 and 2000.
Cost of Living
Housing
Brighton's housing costs remain among the lowest in the metro area. Within the surrounding community, residents can choose from a variety of housing options, from executive housing, to high quality, low maintenance rental housing. Brighton is proud to offer a complete continuum of housing, from workforce rental and entry level owner-occupied housing to houses valued at more than $1 million, suitable for senior management and corporate executives.
| Average Price of a Home |
| Existing Home |
$240,000 |
| New Home |
$280,000 |
Cost of Living
Brighton's cost of living continues to be slightly lower than the Denver metro area. According to research conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce Researcher's Association (ACCRA), Denver's cost of living is lower than in most major cities and just slightly higher than the national average.
| Cost of Living Component |
Index |
| Grocery Items |
99.2 |
| Housing |
110.8 |
| Utilities |
108.1 |
| Transportation |
96.6 |
| Health Care |
102.3 |
| Misc. Goods/Services |
97.1 |
| Overall |
102.5 |
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