Brighton, CO Local Information, Schools & Real Estate Listings
About Brighton, CO
Brighton was founded in the 1870s as a stage/railroad depot and farming community. Originally named Hughes Station, its name was later changed to Brighton after Brighton Beach.
The town is located on the edge of the eastern plains, 20 miles northeast of Denver. It’s known for its small-town atmosphere, relaxed pace and great quality of life. Often considered a suburb of Denver despite falling outside the official Denver metro area, Brighton is home to over 30,000 residents.
Real estate options in Brighton range from multi-family housing to gorgeous estates on multi-acre land properties. The town manages over 1,000 acres of parks and open space, including Barr Lake State Park just minutes away from the center of town. Brighton has 30 miles of trails, 20 sports fields, 19 playgrounds and a wonderful recreation center. It also offers a variety of dining and shopping experiences, including a new 396-acre shopping center that’s home to many well-known retailers.
Brighton Entertainment & Culture
- Barr Lake State Park is a 2,715-acre park has 12 miles of trails, including an 8.8-mile trail that circles Barr Lake.
- Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park is a Seasonal pool center with water activities such as slides & a lazy river plus party pavilions.
- Adams County Fair is an annual carnival featuring rides, food, and entertainment
- The Bromley Farm–Koizuma Hishinuma Farm is a historic farmstead in Brighton in 1883.
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Homes for Sale in Brighton, CO
Open Houses in Brighton, CO
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Open House
Tue, Jan 22, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM- $464,900
4213 Prairie Drive,
Brighton, CO 80601- 4 Bedrooms ●
- 3 Bathrooms ●
- 3,253 Sqft
Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 54 -
Open House
Tue, Jan 22, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM- $459,900
4207 Prairie Drive,
Brighton, CO 80601- 4 Bedrooms ●
- 3 Bathrooms ●
- 3,041 Sqft
Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 54 -
Open House
Tue, Jan 22, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM- $474,900
4204 Prairie Drive,
Brighton, CO 80601- 2 Bedrooms ●
- 2 Bathrooms ●
- 3,437 Sqft
Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 54 -
Open House
Tue, Jan 22, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM- $409,900
4212 Prairie Drive,
Brighton, CO 80601- 2 Bedrooms ●
- 2 Bathrooms ●
- 3,048 Sqft
Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 54 -
Open House
Sat, Jan 26, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM- $449,990
811 Penstemon Drive,
Brighton, CO 80640- 3 Bedrooms ●
- 2 Bathrooms ●
- 3,104 Sqft
Courtesy of Kerrie A. Young (Independent) -
Open House
Sat, Jan 26, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM- $489,900
849 Penstemon Drive,
Brighton, CO 80640- 3 Bedrooms ●
- 3 Bathrooms ●
- 3,419 Sqft
Courtesy of Kerrie A. Young (Independent)
Who Lives in Brighton, CO?
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29 Years is the Median Age
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55.3 % are Married
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45% are College Graduates
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5,951 People live
in this Neighborhood -
29.7F Median Monthly
Temperature -
43,684 Median Household
Income
What is the average temperature in Brighton, CO?
Month
Low
Med
High
Rain
Jan
16.1°
29.7°
43.2°
0.5 "
Feb
20.2°
33.4°
46.6°
0.57 "
Mar
25.8°
39°
52.2°
1.28 "
Apr
34.5°
48.2°
61.8°
1.71 "
May
43.6°
57.2°
70.8°
2.4 "
Jun
52.4°
66.9°
81.4°
1.79 "
Jul
58.6°
73.5°
88.2°
1.91 "
Aug
56.9°
71.4°
85.8°
1.51 "
Sep
47.6°
62.3°
76.9°
1.24 "
Oct
36.4°
51.4°
66.3°
0.98 "
Nov
25.4°
39°
52.5°
0.87 "
Dec
17.4°
31°
44.5°
0.64 "
Schools in Brighton, CO
1-15 of
26 Results
1
North Elementary School
Distance:
0.3 miles
Students:
392
Grades:
PK-05
2
South Elementary School
Distance:
0.32 miles
Students:
508
Grades:
KG-05
3
Brighton Heritage Academy
Distance:
0.46 miles
Students:
112
Grades:
06-12
4
Brighton High School
Distance:
0.62 miles
Students:
1843
Grades:
09-12
5
Vikan Middle School
Distance:
0.68 miles
Students:
572
Grades:
06-08
6
Southeast Elementary School
Distance:
1 miles
Students:
620
Grades:
KG-06
7
Bolt Academy
Distance:
1.07 miles
Students:
32
Grades:
09-12
8
Sd 27J Preschool At The Brighton Lrc
Distance:
1.11 miles
Students:
112
Grades:
PK-PK
9
Northeast Elementary School
Distance:
1.13 miles
Students:
584
Grades:
PK-06
10
Overland Trail Middle School
Distance:
1.24 miles
Students:
650
Grades:
06-08
11
Adams Youth Service Center
Distance:
1.27 miles
Students:
19
Grades:
04-12
12
Eagle Ridge Academy
Distance:
2.07 miles
Students:
408
Grades:
09-12
13
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Distance:
2.33 miles
Students:
659
Grades:
KG-05
14
Foundations Academy
Distance:
3.12 miles
Students:
743
Grades:
KG-08
15
Bromley East Charter School
Distance:
3.94 miles
Students:
932
Grades:
PK-08
Brighton, CO Places of Worship
1-15 of
50 Results
1
HEALING PLACE CHURCH
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.05 miles
2
ST ELIZABETHS EPISCPL CHRCH
Denomination:
Episcopal Churches
Distance:
0.06 miles
3
CALVARY CHAPEL BRIGHTON
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.11 miles
4
CALVARY BAPTIST
Denomination:
Baptist Churches
Distance:
0.13 miles
5
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Denomination:
Churches of Christ
Distance:
0.2 miles
6
HARVEST FELLOWSHIP
Denomination:
Non-Denominational Churches
Distance:
0.2 miles
7
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Denomination:
Baptist Churches
Distance:
0.32 miles
8
REORG CHRCH JESUS CHRST OF LDS
Denomination:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Distance:
0.33 miles
9
HMONG DIST CHRSTN & MSSNRY
Denomination:
Christian & Reformed Churches
Distance:
0.34 miles
10
ST AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHRCH
Denomination:
Catholic Churches
Distance:
0.35 miles
11
CHURCH OF THE LIVING REDEEMER
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.43 miles
12
HARVEST FELLOWSHIP
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.43 miles
13
NEW HORIZON FELLOWSHIP
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.46 miles
14
BRIGHTON UNITED METHDST CHRCH
Denomination:
Methodist Churches
Distance:
0.71 miles
15
GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Denomination:
Covenant & Evangelical Churches
Distance:
0.72 miles