Brighton, CO vs Fountain Hills, AZ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Brighton
64.6
#1683 nationally
Fountain Hills
65.5
#1629 nationally
Fountain Hills leads in crime level (5.0 vs 12.9). Brighton leads in walk score (36 vs 19). Fountain Hills leads in median household income ($100,317 vs $86,975).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brighton, CO | Fountain Hills, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1683) | 65.5 (#1629) |
| Population | 42,477 | 23,611 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $496,093 | $662,184 |
| Median Household Income | $86,975 | $100,317 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | R+3.5 |
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64.6 Score
Brighton, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$496,093
Population
42,477
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
West
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65.5 Score
Fountain Hills, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,184
Population
23,611
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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