Apartments for rent in Brighton, CO

Brighton, Colorado is a town with a population of slightly more than 38,000. The city's population, with an average age of just over 34, is decidedly younger than most cities in Colorado. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 36% of residents rent. At $1,227/month, the average rent is roughly equal to the state average.

Many Brighton residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and construction. Combined, these industries account for 17% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of around $79K, Brighton workers earn roughly the same as the average Colorado resident. However, Brighton compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the state average, Brighton has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (21%). Further, 14% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 32 minutes, Brighton's commute time is longer than the state average of about 27 minutes. Driving is the prevailing way to get to work, opted for by 42% of commuters, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.