101 movers in Thornton
Last Mile Moving Solutions
"Beware!! Beware!! The owner, Jeff Annett is not what he says he is! They stole from mel!! They will damage your things beyond repair and not replace them! The owner will tell you that he has insurance but will not return calls or replace item..."
American Roadway Vanlines Inc.
"Over $3,000 worth of damages and I'll be lucky if I get $300 in claims covered. My mattress and wooden furniture are completely destroyed because of water damage and mold. I filed an insurance claim, but this is one of those situations where I nee..."
Armstrong Moving and Storage
"Zero communication, lack luster management at best, showing up outside of schedule times, roughly handling your stuff. In 25 years of military and government service The worst moving experience I’ve ever had."
National Moving System
"My move was in July 2016. I have to say that my initial contacts with them were positive and I thought the quote was reasonable. They also assured me that my things would be delivered within a workable window for me, giving me time to make the dri..."
Real Movers LLC
"Top Moving Solutions quoted that they could preform the move that Allied Vans had inventoried and quoted for less and be at the new address in 3 days as quoted by the agent. Allied did a walk through and inventory and stated I would need a 26' mov..."
American Movers Direct LLC
"On the day of the I was quoted from Broker (American Movers Direct LLC) Estimate of 3195.44. When the movers Super Move USA came I had to give them $17500.00 To even start to load.When I received the items I had to give them another $17500.00 b..."
Rocky Mountain Overseas
"This company is now out of business but we hired them to move our belongings from Colorado to New Zealand. They failed to insure us (which we paid for) and failed to pay the freight company (which we also paid for). We now have to pay them again. ..."
Denver Moving Services
"It has been one year since our move to Florida from Lakewood, Colorado. We love it here. But the one year anniversary does remind me of the horror of Denver Moving Services. So much of our belongings "lost" - our antique kitchen table, a 10 foot l..."
What to know when moving to Thornton, CO
Brighton at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community with a 3.9% poverty rate and 7.8% renters.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $146,679.
- The Reality Check:
- Only 1.1% commute via public transit, so a car is essential.
- Top Tip:
- Prepare for a median gross rent of $2,574.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Brighton has a population of about 42,237 people, and 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, indicating a fairly educated community. The median home value is $639,300, with just 7.8% of residents renting, suggesting a strong homeowner presence. With only 1.1% of residents using public transit, you will likely need a car to get around.
Probably not your spot if you are looking for a strong public transport network or affordable renting options.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $2,574 and median home value is $639,300, which reflects a higher cost of living in the area.
- 43.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, contributing to the community's educated character.
- The poverty rate is low at 3.7%, indicating financial stability among most residents.
- Renter percentage is only 7.8%, showing a significant number of homeowners.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Colorado, crime rates have shown significant trends over recent years. Property crime has an annual rate of 2,168.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 40.2% higher than the national average of 1,546.9. Violent crime stands at 420.3 per 100,000, which is 29.2% above the national average of 325.3. Notably, the homicide rate has decreased by 46.8% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 420.3 per 100,000 vs. national 325.3 (down 17.9% since 2022)
- Property crime: 2,168.8 per 100,000 vs. national 1,546.9 (down 32.9% since 2022)
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 46.8% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Colorado).
Schools & Higher Ed
Brighton has access to three postsecondary institutions in the nearby area.
- Empire Beauty School-Thornton
- Front Range Community College
- Pima Medical Institute-Denver
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Brighton has some excellent nearby parks for outdoor activities.
- E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park - 4.6 stars (3,380 reviews)
- Carpenter Park - 4.7 stars (2,379 reviews)
- Barr Lake State Park - 4.5 stars (2,301 reviews)
- Brighton Park - 4.5 stars (700 reviews)
Source: Google Places API.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Adams County, where Brighton is located, the unemployment rate stands at 3.9%, with a labor force of 300,271. There are currently 288,665 employed residents in the county.
- Unemployment rate: 3.9% (December 2025)
- Employed: 288,665
- Labor force: 300,271
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
