Thornton Township, IL

Living in Thornton Township

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Bikeability 67
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Walkability 54
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 75
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 36
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 46
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Schools 1
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Residents

167k Population -2.7k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black71%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$493 (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$107k Median Home Value -$35k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$867 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Thornton Township

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Thornton Township

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (84%)(14%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton85%
Donald Trump12%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 2 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thornton Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Thornton Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Thornton Township, IL

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Thornton Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Thornton Township, IL

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