Thornton, CO

Living in Thornton

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 18
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 56
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Schools 19
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Residents

137k Population +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

$79k Median 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

$322k Median Home Value +$108k (2010–19)
37% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Thornton, CO

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Regis University
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Hospitals

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Airports

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