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Thornton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
142,878
Population
3,912/sq mi density
$100,985
Median Income
$41,869 per capita
$482,200
Home Value
$497,741 Zillow
$1,810
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
321 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
3,027 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,985 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$482,200 home value, $1,810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$482,200
71% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,810/mo
56% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
49,779
Median year built: 1996
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$482,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$497,741
Median Sale Price
$526,900
Median List Price
$518,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.1%
Owner-Occupied
26.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,861/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,178/mo
Census median rent:
$1,810/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,888/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
59 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
144
Price Drops
30.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$255
Active Inventory
286
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1996
Average age of housing stock: 30 years
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $482,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $497,741 |
| Median Sale Price | $526,900 |
| Median List Price | $518,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $255 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,810 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,888 |
| FMR Studio | $1,083 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,429 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,861 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,178 |
Market
| Days on Market | 59 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.1% |
| Homes Sold | 144 |
| Active Inventory | 286 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $255 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 49,779 |
| Median Year Built | 1996 |
| Rent Burden | 32.6% |