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Thornton, CA
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Thornton, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Thornton a Good Place to Live?
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 6.3% (75% 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 $466,769. 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.
Safety & Crime
Thornton reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,327/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.