Thornton, CO Local Information, Schools & Real Estate Listings
About Thornton, CO
Thornton is home to more than 118,000 people. It’s the sixth largest city in Colorado with a diverse community and lots of recreational opportunities. Both Denver and Colorado's high country are easily accessible. Thornton offers real estate options – both established and new construction – for every type of budget. It’s a family-friendly community with good schools and wide range of possibilities for outdoor fun and adventure, including festivals, concerts, parks, exhibits and public art displays throughout the year. Thornton also boasts some of the best indoor recreation centers around, including The Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center that was awarded LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for operating as a green building.
Thornton Entertainment & Culture
- Mid Air Adventures features a 12,000 square-foot obstacle with swings, zip lines, rope bridges & rock climbing.
- There are twenty-five major parks and sports facilities in Thornton. Visit the Thornton Park System to learn more.
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Homes for Sale in Thornton, CO
Who Lives in Thornton, CO?
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29 Years is the Median Age
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55.3 % are Married
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67% are College Graduates
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4,878 People live
in this Neighborhood -
39F Median Monthly
Temperature -
49,023 Median Household
Income
What is the average temperature in Thornton, CO?
Month
Low
Med
High
Rain
Jan
16.1°
29.7°
43.2°
0.5 "
Feb
20.2°
33.4°
46.6°
0.57 "
Mar
25.8°
39°
52.2°
1.28 "
Apr
34.5°
48.2°
61.8°
1.71 "
May
43.6°
57.2°
70.8°
2.4 "
Jun
52.4°
66.9°
81.4°
1.79 "
Jul
58.6°
73.5°
88.2°
1.91 "
Aug
56.9°
71.4°
85.8°
1.51 "
Sep
47.6°
62.3°
76.9°
1.24 "
Oct
36.4°
51.4°
66.3°
0.98 "
Nov
25.4°
39°
52.5°
0.87 "
Dec
17.4°
31°
44.5°
0.64 "
Schools in Thornton, CO
1-15 of
50 Results
1
The International School At Thornton Middle
Distance:
0.26 miles
Students:
849
Grades:
06-08
2
Thornton Elementary School
Distance:
0.29 miles
Students:
393
Grades:
KG-05
3
Thornton High School
Distance:
0.44 miles
Students:
1774
Grades:
09-12
4
North Mor Elementary School
Distance:
1.01 miles
Students:
410
Grades:
PK-05
5
Mc Elwain Elementary School
Distance:
1.15 miles
Students:
443
Grades:
KG-05
6
North Star Elementary School
Distance:
1.36 miles
Students:
456
Grades:
KG-05
7
Coronado Hills Elementary School
Distance:
1.4 miles
Students:
528
Grades:
KG-05
8
Northglenn High School
Distance:
1.42 miles
Students:
1784
Grades:
09-12
9
Leroy Drive Elementary School
Distance:
1.49 miles
Students:
396
Grades:
KG-05
10
The Studio School
Distance:
1.52 miles
Students:
297
Grades:
KG-05
11
Stem Launch
Distance:
1.81 miles
Students:
773
Grades:
KG-08
12
Hillcrest Elementary School
Distance:
1.85 miles
Students:
463
Grades:
KG-05
13
Northglenn Middle School
Distance:
2 miles
Students:
806
Grades:
06-08
14
Stukey Elementary School
Distance:
2.09 miles
Students:
329
Grades:
KG-05
15
Vantage Point
Distance:
2.24 miles
Students:
302
Grades:
06-12
Thornton, CO Places of Worship
1-15 of
50 Results
1
MOUNT VISTA WESLEYAN CHURCH
Denomination:
Methodist Churches
Distance:
0.11 miles
2
THORNTON UNITED PRESBY CHRCH
Denomination:
Presbyterian Churches
Distance:
0.36 miles
3
NEW SONG FELLOWSHIP
Denomination:
Non-Denominational Churches
Distance:
0.41 miles
4
MOUNTAIN VIEW LUTH CHRCH AALC
Denomination:
Lutheran Churches
Distance:
0.53 miles
5
LEGACY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Denomination:
Pentecostal Churches
Distance:
0.66 miles
6
NORTH HILLS CHURCH OF GOD
Denomination:
Churches of God
Distance:
0.76 miles
7
THORNTON UNITED METHDST CHRCH
Denomination:
Methodist Churches
Distance:
0.77 miles
8
BEREAN CHURCH
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.78 miles
9
DIAL A DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Denomination:
Baptist Churches
Distance:
0.86 miles
10
CHURCH OF CHRIST OF THORNTON
Denomination:
Churches of Christ
Distance:
0.88 miles
11
INTERCESSION EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Denomination:
Episcopal Churches
Distance:
0.92 miles
12
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Denomination:
Catholic Churches
Distance:
0.98 miles
13
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOSPEL CHAPEL
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
1.05 miles
14
REORG CHRCH JESUS CHRST OF LDS
Denomination:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Distance:
1.21 miles
15
THORNTON SOUTHERN BAPT CHRCH
Denomination:
Baptist Churches
Distance:
1.23 miles