Brighton, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$312 Avg asking sale price
$21 Avg asking lease rate
77,468 SF Avg unit lease size
36,502 SF Avg building size for sale
5.98% Average cap rate

Brighton's Demographic Profile

Brighton has 15,366 households and a median income of $90,141, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 46,215
# Households 15,366
Median age 36
Median household income $90,141
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,817
5-year population change +7%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Commerce City $355 8,830 SF 5.25%
Thornton $223 11,159 SF 8.55%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Brighton $313 6,816 SF 7.17%
Commerce City $223 20,413 SF 11.70%
Henderson $296 5,933 SF 5.74%
Dacono $330 5,481 SF 6.90%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Brighton $437 4,075 SF
Commerce City $440 8,937 SF
Henderson $222 4,453 SF
Thornton $342 4,404 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Commerce City $327 8,492 SF 7.69%
Erie $454 1,984 SF 5.00%
Denver $301 17,470 SF 10.53%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Brighton

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

640 Jessup St

Brighton, CO 80601

  • 5,705 SF Multifamily
  • 5.13% Cap Rate
  • $998,000
For Sale

12151 104th Avenue

Commerce City, CO 80022

  • 2.42 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,497,000
For Sale

644 N 7th Ave

Brighton, CO 80601

  • 10,000 SF Industrial Building
  • 7.17% Cap Rate
  • $1,750,000
For Sale

16151 Highway 7, Brighton, CO 80602

Brighton, CO 80602

  • 2.50 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

12060 Sable, Brighton CO

Brighton, CO 80601

  • 1 SF Retail Building
  • $4,950,000
For Sale

605 S Kuner Rd

Brighton, CO 80601

  • 7,552 SF Office Building
  • $900,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Brighton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Brighton $312 36,502 SF
Commerce City $298 18,571 SF
Fort Lupton $785 10,856 SF
Henderson $342 5,625 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Brighton alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Brighton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Brighton 46,215 15,366 36 $90,141 3 4,817 7%
Lochbuie 9,558 3,003 34 $88,963 3 312 16%
Commerce City 67,806 20,849 35 $103,174 3 5,011 5%
Fort Lupton 10,169 3,442 38 $74,626 3 1,011 19%
Henderson 13,281 4,116 35 $102,976 3 794 4%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Brighton, CO and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Brighton

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Is Brighton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Brighton offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Brighton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Brighton. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Brighton?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Brighton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Brighton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Brighton. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Brighton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Brighton, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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