Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Brush

Affordability in Brush, CO

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Brush is $692 per month and the median household income is $73,382 per year. About 40% of residents rent their homes, meaning a sizable share of the community depends on a healthy rental market.

Brush has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 104 affordable units, which help connect lower-income renters to housing they can afford in this community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Brush Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 18 per 100,000 residents in 2020. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Brush, 4 have been inspected and all 4 received excellent scores, which reflects the physical condition of the buildings themselves.

Getting Around Brush

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Brush scores 66 out of 100, rated Somewhat Walkable. The Bike Score for the same area is 45 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, reflecting that Brush has limited public transit options.

Schools

Brush is served by 4 schools across 1 district -- including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Brush, CO

The median household income in Brush is $73,382 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $692 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Brush can offer rents well below that median figure, with eligibility typically tied to a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) set by HUD. Brush has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 104 units across the city.

• Median household income: $73,382/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $692/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 40% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties in Brush: 4 buildings, 104 total units

Income limits for assisted housing vary by program and household size. Contact individual properties or your local HUD office to confirm current eligibility thresholds and available rents.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Brush, all 4 have been mapped for flood risk and 1 is classified as high risk. If flood exposure is a concern, ask a property manager whether a specific building falls in a high-risk flood zone before signing a lease.