Thornton, CO
Living in Thornton
Bikeability31
Walkability18
Commute29
Public Transit42
Affordability39
Public Safety47
Airports70
Hospitals81
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
137kPopulation+24k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
33 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$322kMedian Home Value+$108k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$483 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thornton
United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Adams County56
Property Crime in Thornton
United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Adams County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 18 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 16 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 4 |
| Jun | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thornton
Inland Flooding29
Tornado28
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thornton, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thornton, CO
Thorncreek Christian School
0 miles, NE
Lord of Life Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
Primrose School of Thornton
2 miles, W
Gethsemane Lutheran School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Thornton, CO
DeVry University-Colorado
4 miles, W
Regis University
10 miles, SW
Denver College of Nursing
12 miles, S
Johnson & Wales University-Denver
12 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thornton, CO
North Suburban Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital
8 miles, W
Good Samaritan Medical Center Llc
8 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Thornton, CO
Denver International Airport
15 miles, E
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
78 miles, S
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
86 miles, N
Laramie Regional Airport
104 miles, N