Thornton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
Thornton, IL
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 $61,111 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,813. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thornton is $146,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,107. Median rent is $1,099/month, with 40.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Thornton reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,876/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Thornton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thornton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.