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Brighton, CO—80601

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$494,000
3.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$99,000
36.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
42
3.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.2%
Median Rent
$2,580
8.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,500
12.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,680
8.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,760
9.8% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Brighton, CO

As of May '26, the median home price in Brighton, CO is $494,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.1%. This indicates that home prices in Brighton, CO are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$494,000-3.1%
Single Family $496,000-2.9%
Condos $325,000-2.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$358,000-3.8%
    3 Bed
    		$476,000-2.9%
    4 Bed
    		$537,000-2.7%
    5 Bed $587,921-2.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.0%
    1 Bedroom
    7.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    21.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    39.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    23.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    7.2%

    Rental Trends — Brighton, CO

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Brighton, CO is $2,410, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Brighton, CO is studios: $1,510, 1-bedrooms: $1,470, 2-bedrooms: $1,820, 3-bedrooms: $2,800, 4-bedrooms: $3,200. The most common rental property sizes in Brighton, CO are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 33.6% and 30.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,580$2,410
    Studio Rent $1,510$1,510
    1 Bed Rent $1,500$1,470
    2 Bed Rent $1,680$1,820
    3 Bed Rent $2,760$2,800
    4 Bed Rent $3,270$3,200
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    0.9%
    1 Bedroom
    23.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    30.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Property Listings — Brighton, CO

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Brighton, CO is 42. This is a increase of 3.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 38.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$525,000-1.0%
    Listing Count
    		223-6.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.8%-6.0%
    Days on Market
    		423.0%
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    Demographics — Brighton, CO

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brighton, CO has a population of 41,300, which has increased by 3.7% over the past 5 years. Brighton, CO is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		41,3003.7%
    % Under 18
    		27.5%2.2%
    % Seniors
    		10.8%6.9%
    % WFH
    		10.3%51.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		23.6%12.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brighton, CO is a predominantly white area, with 52.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Brighton, CO is hispanic, making up 38.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.4% of the population in Brighton, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 20.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		52.3%-5.6%
    % Black
    		2.9%70.6%
    % Hispanic
    		38.3%3.8%
    % Asian
    		2.1%-30.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		8.4%-20.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Brighton, CO

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 256 mortgage originations in Brighton, CO, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 36.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Brighton, CO. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		256
    % Conventional Loans
    		67.0%
    % Government Loans
    		33.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Brighton, CO

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Brighton, CO under the Section 8 program is 7.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Brighton, CO, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		285
    Total Units Section 8
    		285
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		7.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		84.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$180$1,500$1,680
    2 Bedroom$330$1,680$2,010
    3 Bedroom-$140$2,760$2,620
    4 Bedroom-$330$3,270$2,940

    Affordability — Brighton, CO

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.3
    Median Home Price$494,000
    Median Household Income$99,000

    Brighton, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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