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Thornton, CO

Thornton, CO.

Population: 55,092 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Thornton, CO is $416,641 — down 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,621/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$416,641

Typical home value

-2.8%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$416,641
1-year appreciation
-2.8%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
+4.6%
10-year appreciation
+67.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$453,884
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$425,000
Median list price
$418,000
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
+1.4%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
112
For-sale inventory
173
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
140
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,621/mo
1-year rent change
-1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,751/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,831/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,169/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,846/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,183/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Schools include
Mapleton Early Career Preparation, Academy High School, Welby Community School of the Arts, Achieve Academy, Explore Pk-8

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Broderick Wood Products (3.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.2 in
Annual snowfall
44.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
201
Days with Moderate air quality
163
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
495
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
123,126
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
107,277

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Henderson Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
HCA HEALTHONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
540
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,218 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
28.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,203
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
201,588
Average weekly wage
$1,366
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,608

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ThorntonState medianUS median
Typical home value$416,641$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$425,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,621/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,203$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Thornton, CO?
$416,641.
What is the median sale price in Thornton, CO?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thornton, CO?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Thornton, CO?
Typical rent: $1,621/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Thornton, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, strong wind.
Is Thornton, CO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Thornton, CO. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Thornton, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thornton, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thornton, CO?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Broderick Wood Products, 3.6 mi.
How many schools serve Thornton, CO?
16 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Thornton, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Thornton, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Thornton, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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