Here's what it costs to live in Thornton, Colorado, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,895 per month, while the typical home is valued around $517,500. Households earn a median of $103,088 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 27. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$103,088
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,895
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$517,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
144,187
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Census ACS
27.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,851
Per month
Avg Home Value
$446,744
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 80023 | — | $2,065 | $747,800 |
| ZIP 80221 | — | $1,612 | $405,300 |
| ZIP 80229 | — | $1,631 | $349,600 |
| ZIP 80233 | — | $1,815 | $405,900 |
| ZIP 80241 | — | $1,926 | $462,300 |
| ZIP 80260 | — | $1,444 | $202,400 |
| ZIP 80602 | — | $2,381 | $603,900 |
| ZIP 80603 | — | $1,664 | $406,100 |
| ZIP 80640 | — | $2,117 | $437,400 |
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.1%
The cost of living index for Thornton is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Thornton is $1,895 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Thornton is $103,088 per year.
The median home value in Thornton is $517,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Thornton has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Colorado is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
