Brighton, Colorado · ZIP 80601

Brighton — ZIP 80601

Brighton (80601) scores 59/100 — Fair for Colorado. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $497K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100

Avg math proficiency20%

Avg reading proficiency33%

Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$497K

Median rent$1,974/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$497K

Median Rent

$1,974/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,092

Violent Crime

1,374

Property Crime

7,718

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Adams County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Horizon High School	09–12	1,966	43%	62%
Foundations Academy	KG–08	763	38%	49%
Eagle Ridge Academy	09–12	593	32%	67%
Mary E Pennock Elementary School	PK–05	592	24%	34%
Bromley East Charter School	PK–08	1,214	20%	31%
Southeast Elementary School	PK–05	527	20%	29%
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School	PK–05	672	17%	17%
Brighton High School	09–12	1,733	14%	39%
Northeast Elementary School	PK–06	470	12%	20%
South Elementary School	PK–05	337	12%	17%
27J Online Academy	06–12	336	12%	27%
Vikan Middle School	06–08	528	10%	19%
Overland Trail Middle School	06–08	581	8%	18%
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver	KG–08	305	Not reported	Not reported
Bright Beginnings	PK–PK	72	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

41,301

Median Income

$105K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

34 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80601 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 80601 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80601 is approximately $497K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 80601 in Brighton has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.