Brighton, the Adams County seat to the northeast, is seeing a lot of growth but
still has the benefit of a small-town, rural atmosphere within an easy, 15-mile commuting
distance to Denver. Here you'll find homes with acreages and space for horses. Some new
developments have a minimum 35-acre requirement. Home prices are moderate,
The county seat of Adams
County, Brighton blends small town with suburban growth. Long a farming center with
processing plants for sugar beets and cucumbers, Brighton today is being influenced by
Denver International Airport on the south and easy access to Denver via I-76. Brighton's
well managed growth is assured with such projects as Bromley Park, planned for 8,000
homes, the new county courthouse and planned industrial parks providing space for people,
government and business.
Major employers in the Brighton area include: Sakata Farms, Central Products and a K-Mart
Distribution Center.
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