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.
Median Household Income
$103,088
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,895
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$517,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
27.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,560
Per month
Avg Home Value
$579,550
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Thornton?
The cost of living index for Thornton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Thornton?
The median gross rent in Thornton is $1,895 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Thornton?
The median household income in Thornton is $103,088 per year.
What is the median home value in Thornton?
The median home value in Thornton is $517,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Thornton?
Thornton has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Thornton?
Tax data for Colorado is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
