At a Glance
Median Income
$92,500
$39,361 per capita
Home Value
$165,000
Zillow: $241,301
Violent Crime
133/100K
2,980/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 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+
3.5 / 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 $92,500 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,361. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,069 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thornton is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,301. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Thornton reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,980/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Thornton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thornton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population38
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,500
Per Capita$39,361
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$876
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$241,301
Housing Units21
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property2,980/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation858 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Thornton was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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