At a Glance
Median Income
$100,985
$41,869 per capita
Home Value
$482,200
Zillow: $497,741
Median Rent
$1,810/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
273/100K
3,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
321 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thornton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thornton residents earn a median household income of $100,985 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,869. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thornton is $482,200 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,741. Median rent is $1,810/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Thornton reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,027/100K. The murder rate is 0.7/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Thornton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thornton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population142,878
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density3,912/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,985
Per Capita$41,869
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
B+
Home Value$482,200
Rent$1,810
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$497,741
Housing Units49,779
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent273/100K
Property3,027/100K
Murder0.7/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary276/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days321/yr
Rain24.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,197 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Thornton was founded in 1956.
The median home in Thornton was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Denver International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.
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