Brighton, CO 80601 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Brighton, CO—80601

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$488,000

2.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$99,000

36.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

10.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.9%

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 — Brighton, CO

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Brighton, CO is $488,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.9%. This indicates that home prices in Brighton, CO are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$488,000	-2.9%
Single Family	$491,000	-3.0%
Condos	$324,000	-3.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

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.

Type	Median Rent	Average 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 Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Brighton, CO is 47. This is a increase of 10.0% 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 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$527,000	1.0%
Listing Count	191	-16.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	-16.0%
Days on Market	47	10.0%

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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.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	41,300	3.7%
% 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

Metric	Latest Census	5-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

Metric	Zip 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 Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max 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

Brighton, CO—80601

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Brighton, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Brighton, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Brighton, CO

Demographics — Brighton, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Brighton, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Brighton, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Brighton, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Brighton, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.1
Median Home Price	$488,000
Median Household Income	$99,000

Brighton, CO—80601

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Brighton, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Brighton, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Brighton, CO

Demographics — Brighton, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Brighton, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Brighton, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Brighton, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Brighton, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lochbuie, CO

Eno, CO

Thornton, CO

Commerce City, CO

Fort Lupton, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

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