Brighton, CO
Brighton, CO

Bright & Beautiful

Explore living in this gem northeast of Denver.

City of Brighton
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Brighton, CO

Brighton is the county seat of Adams County, and part of the city also stretches into Weld County. Brighton has a successful history of agriculture. Outdoor enthusiasts can run, bike and hike along 27 miles of open trails and children can enjoy 20 playgrounds.

Thinking about moving to Brighton, CO? In addition to a great quality of life, you’ll find top employers such as the Adams County Government as well as a Vestas Nacelle Brighton plant that produces nacelles and hubs for wind energy turbines.

Quick Facts

Average Commute
30.62 minutes
Median Home Value
$433,050
Median Household Income
$81,734
Total Population
40,923
Walk Score
31.0313
Median Property Tax
$1,523

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