Brighton
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
Brighton, Colorado, is a welcoming city just northeast of Denver, blending small-town charm with modern amenities. Known for its historic downtown, scenic parks, and agricultural roots, Brighton offers visitors both relaxation and community-centered activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
40,083
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.99°, -104.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,005
Local Cost
$2,030
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-23.3°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
449 mm
Internet Speed
363 Mbps
Upload
214 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DEN
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.