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Brighton, ColoradoBrighton is located on the banks of the South Platte River, 20 miles northeast of downtown Denver and 10 miles from Denver International Airport. The community is a suburb of Denver, but freestanding from other suburbs. Brighton has all the advantages of small town living close to a big city, with a wide range of housing types and prices available. Business and residential growth has been strong. Brighton is adjacent to I-76 and Highway 85, and the new circumference highway, E-470, passes through the south part of the city. Brighton was founded in the 1870's as a stage/railroad depot and farming community, and was originally named Hughes Station. The city was incorporated in 1887 and named after Brighton Beach, New York. Brighton is the county seat of Adams County, with a current population of approximately 35,000. Click on any of the links below for more information on Brighton. Homes and Land for Sale in Brighton, Colorado Brighton, Colorado LinksDisclaimer: Links to other Internet sites are provided as a convenience only. Linked sites are not endorsed or approved by us and we are not responsible for their content. Brighton Economic Development Corporation Adams County Economic Development
Major Employers & Median
Income
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Name of Employer |
Type of Business |
# of Employees |
| K-Mart Distribution Center | Distribution Facility | 525 |
| Platte Valley Medical Center | Hospital | 442 |
| Sakata Farms, Inc. | Agricultural Products | 250 |
| American Pride Co-Op | Agricultural Wholesale Co-Op | 155 |
| Metalwest, Inc. | Wholesale manufacturer | 150 |
Median Income for Brighton Residents: $46,779
Brighton, Colorado Maps

Brighton, Colorado

Brighton, Colorado Area
Estimated times and distances from Brighton:
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Destination |
Miles |
Minutes |
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City of Boulder |
29 |
35 |
| City of Broomfield | 18 | 25 |
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Downtown Denver |
21 |
29 |
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Denver Tech Center |
32 |
39 |
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Denver International Airport |
18 |
23 |
| Flatiron Crossing Shopping Center | 19 | 24 |
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Interlocken Business Park |
19 |
25 |
| City of Northglenn | 13 | 20 |
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Northglenn Mall |
13 |
21 |
| City of Thornton | 14 | 24 |
| City of Westminster | 19 | 25 |
| Westminster Mall | 20 | 26 |
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