Thornton, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sacramento County County

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

815 Population 383/sq mi density

$47,917 Median Income $21,243 per capita

$455,300 Home Value $461,231 Zillow

$898 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$47,917 median income, 11.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$455,300 home value, $898/mo rent

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Thornton, CA

At a Glance

Median Income

$47,917

36% below

$21,243 per capita

Home Value

$455,300

62% above

Zillow: $461,231

Median Rent

$898/mo

23% below

29.2% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

11.0%

67% below

65.1% high school+

Unemployment

11.0%

206% above

22.9% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

35.9%

12% above

15.5% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

62°F

How Thornton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Thornton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income

64%

Home Value

162%

Rent

77%

Poverty

185%

Bachelor's

33%

Unemployment

306%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thornton a Good Place to Live?

1.7 / 5.0 - Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thornton residents earn a median household income of $47,917 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,243. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thornton is $455,300 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,231. Median rent is $898/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

11.0% of adults in Thornton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 65.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thornton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population815

Median Age32.2 yrs

Density383/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Foreign Born23.4%

Veterans7.1%

Economy

Median Income$47,917

Per Capita$21,243

Unemployment11.0%

Poverty22.9%

County GDP$135,538M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,541

Housing

Home Value$455,300

Rent$898

Ownership49.8%

Zillow$461,231

Housing Units293

Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity35.9%

Diabetes13.8%

Smoking15.5%

Heart Disease6.5%

Premature Death7,616/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Rain18.4 in/yr

AQI51 (Moderate)

Elevation10 ft

Education

Bachelor's+11.0%

High School+65.1%

Graduate+0.4%

School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%

Commute31 min

Broadband92.8%

Internet Speed150 Mbps

EV Stations6

Libraries32

Did You Know?

The median home in Thornton was built in 1958.

The nearest airport is Sacramento International (33 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.

22.1% of the population has a disability.

23.4% of residents are foreign-born.

Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.

There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.