Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Thornton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,876. Residents earn $61,111 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Thornton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Thornton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thornton is $61,111, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Thornton is $146,600, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Thornton is below the national average at 341 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,064 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.
24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Thornton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 84.1% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.9% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,111 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,813 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,524 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,872 |
| County GDP | $31,242M |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Healthcare | 1,376 |
| Retail | 1,546 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.86% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $146,600 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,046 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,099 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.86% |
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,981/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Total Violent | 340.6/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 42.6/100K |
| Robbery | 42.6/100K |
| Assault | 255.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,064.3/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 170.3/100K |
| Theft | 851.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 362 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5741°N, 87.6193°W |
| County FIPS | 18089 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Retail Stores | 1,546 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |