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Thornton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County
Thornton, TX
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 $52,857 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,769. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thornton is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,107. Median rent is $888/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Thornton reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,441/100K.
Education
1.9% of adults in Thornton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thornton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.