At a Glance
Median Income
$61,111
$31,813 per capita
Home Value
$146,600
Zillow: $175,046
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
40.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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
3.1 / 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 $61,111 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,813. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% 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 $175,046. 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 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,403/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,876
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,111
Per Capita$31,813
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,600
Rent$1,099
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$175,046
Housing Units957
Rent Burden40.2%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,403/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary206/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation362 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Thornton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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