Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ziggi's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zoe's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Adams 12 Five Star Stadium
Stadium
AMF - Sonesta Lanes
Bowling Alley
AMF
Bowling Alley
Water World
Water Park
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Boondocks Fun Center
Theme Park
Hidden Hills Ice Arena
Stadium
Adams 12 Five Star North Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (98) A+
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
TCBY
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Kneaders
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Together Liquors
Alcohol
Jim's Burger Haven
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Hamburger Stand
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Total Beverage
Alcohol
Fitness (10) B
Thornton Active Adult Center
Community Centre
Thornton Community Center
Community Centre
Chuze Fitness
Gym
VASA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Club Vive Activa
Gym
Powerhouse Gym - Thornton
Gym
Margaret W Carpenter Recreation Center
Community Centre
Northglenn Recreation Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
The Castle Event Center
Community Centre
Fitness 19
Gym
Midtown Community Area
Community Centre
Midtown Shed
Community Centre
Groceries (18) C-
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
La Poblanita
Grocery Store
La Buena Vida Panaderia
Bakery
Carniceria Mi Raza Groceries & Meat Market
Butcher
Santa Rosalia
Butcher
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
A Cake Occasion
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Beltrans Meat Market and Grill
Butcher
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Cinna Box
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Hop in for Health
Health Food
Lisa Anne's
Bakery
Parks (229) A+
Lu Murray Park
Park
Tuck Ditch Park
Park
Community Park
Park
Franklin Street Park
Park
Lily Park
Park
Civic Center Park
Park
Lambertson Lakes Park & Open Space
Park
Loma Linda Park
Park
Tuck Ditch Park
Park
Yorkborough Park
Park
Sherwood Hills Park
Park
Liberty Hills Park
Park
Northstar Park
Park
Croke Drive Park
Park
Thomas Park
Park
Norse Glenn Park
Park
Grant Park
Park
Aspen Park
Park
Alvin B. Thomas Park
Park
Grant Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Columbia Park
Park
City View Park
Park
Larson Park
Park
Shops (100) C+
Kandy’s Kutz Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Red Wing
Shoes
Sprint
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
At The Beach
Beauty
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Alta Convenience
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Supercuts
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Amazing Cuts
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Stinker
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Derby Bicycle Center
Bicycle
American Furniture Warehouse
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Alta Convenience
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Thornton.
Public Transit Stops (103)
Stops & Stations
A+
Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Hoffman Way
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Hoffman Way
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Gail Ct
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Ogden St
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Ogden St
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Myrna Pl
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Russell Way
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Clarkson St
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Race St
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Race St
Bus Stop
Vine St & Rowena St
Bus Stop
Vine St & Rowena St
Bus Stop
Thornton City Pool
Bus Stop
Eppinger Blvd & Gaylord St
Bus Stop
Gaylord St & Eppinger Blvd
Bus Stop
Gaylord St & Eppinger Blvd
Bus Stop
York St & Thornton Pkwy
Bus Stop
York St & Thornton Pkwy
Bus Stop
York St & E 97th Ave
Bus Stop
York St & E 97th Ave
Bus Stop
York St & E 98th Ave
Bus Stop
York St & E 98th Ave
Bus Stop
E 100th Ave & York St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1%
F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Thornton is 124/100 - which is 11% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C-
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crime D+

Thornton crime rates are 3,768 per 100k, which is 4% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
3,483 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
285 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment A+

The median income in Thornton is $80,732 - which is 29% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$80,732
A-
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
B+
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (35)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Thornton Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Bright Eyes Vision Clinic
Clinic
NextCare Urgent Care
Clinic
Thornton Fire Department - Administration
Fire Station
Dental
Clinic
Thornton Police Department
Police
North Suburban Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Vibra Hospital of Denver
Hospital
Thornton Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Comfort Dental
Dentist
North Washington Fire Protection District Station 31
Fire Station
Advanced Urgent Care
Clinic
North Metro Fire / Rescue Department Station 62
Fire Station
North Metro Fire / Rescue Department Station 63 (Under Construction)
Fire Station
Elite Foot & Ankle Clinic
Doctor
Advanced Dental
Dentist
North Washington Fire Protection District Station 33
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Federal Heights Police Department
Police
Federal Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Denali Dental
Dentist
Southwest Adams County Fire Rescue Station 12
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Thornton home prices are $349,000 - which is 32% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$349,000
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
32%
A+
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio)
D-
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schools C-

The Thornton graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Colorado
School Test Scores
32%
F
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (32) A+
The International School At Thornton Middle
Thornton Elementary School
A Child'S Touch
Explore Elementary
Achieve Academy
York International
Clayton Partnership School
Welby Community School
North Mor Elementary School
Mc Elwain Elementary School
Monterey Community School
Coronado Hills Elementary School
North Star Elementary School
P-Tech Early College At Northglenn High School
Leroy Drive Elementary School
The Studio School
Gethsemane Lutheran School
Meadow Community School
Stem Launch
Hillcrest Elementary School
The Pinnacle Charter School Middle
The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary
Northglenn Middle School
Stukey Elementary School
Assumption Catholic School
High Schools (12) A+
Thornton High School
New America School - Thornton
New America School - Thornton
York International
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
North Valley School For Young Adults
Academy High School
Mapleton Early College High School
Northglenn High School
The Pinnacle Charter School High
Vantage Point
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Global Leadership Academy
Big Picture College And Career Academy
Westgate Charter
Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School
Thorncreek Christian School
Pathways Future Center
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ratings B

Thornton has an overall rating of 71% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes
B+
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Thornton, CO - Great Place to Raise A Family 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2010) As someone that has experienced the city life of Thornton Colorado for many years I can say it is one of the best places not only to visit but to live and raise a family. It is one of the nicer areas of the Denver metro area.

It has everything there so you don't have to travel
...Read More too far. As far as the movies, theaters, even malls. It's like a city in it's own. Even though it is in the nicer part of the Denver metro area it isn't much more expensive like it is in other parts of the city.

One of the downfalls of Thornton, even though you don't have to go very far to get to where you want to go whether it be the grocery store, your favorite restaurant, or even a night out it does have the fast city life still. Since you are so close to so many other cities it still has the fast city life approach. Thornton is not far from the stadium or Six Flags so you can easily take a trip to the water park, or go to one of the sports games which makes it nice to know that you are far enough from the bad parts of the city and close enough to have some fun. Read Less
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      Thornton, CO

      Located less than ten miles from downtown Denver, Thornton is a hidden gym that outsiders fall in love with the moment they visit the city limits in search of a home for sale and rent. The city is located to the north of Colorado's capital city, and it is home to over 135,000 residents. It has experienced consistent growth since the 1990s that has allowed the city to develop the infrastructure necessary to support the city. Many people who work in Denver on a daily basis choose to live in Thornton and commute due to the close proximity and the ability to ride into town on public transit.

      Ascent Solar, Virtual Enterprises, and TopGolf are a few of the area's top employers. The first two are up-and-coming players in the tech space, while TopGolf is one of the best places to practice your golf game during Colorado's winter months when it is not possible to get out on the non-virtual courses. Costco is another employer that has a large role in Thornton's economic impact.

      Getting around Thornton is simple due to the smart city planning and investments in roads that were made as part of the city's controlled growth. As indicated, getting into Denver is simple once you hop on I-25 and head south. The city has a public transit service that has multiple routes and stops at strategically located points around the city. Amtrak train service also provides a direct route to Denver and the Denver International Airport. Many people try to look for homes that are located near the Amtrak station so they do not have to own or operate a vehicle.

      East Lake, the Rolling Hills at Thorncreek, and Grangercreek are a few of the most coveted areas for real estate in the city. If you are just starting your search, you will definitely want to check out these neighborhoods before you rent or buy. Home prices in Thornton have risen in recent years in line with the state at large, but it is still more affordable than other areas in Denver.

      Water World is one of the area's most family friendly attractions, and it is a great place to get out and enjoy a summer day while sliding down the numerous waterslides in the park. Clear Creek offers fishing, rafting, and camping opportunities within the city limits. It is another spot that is popular during the months when Colorado is blessed with endless sunshine. The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is the best spot in the city to hunt for eagles that like to nest in the area. It is a photographer's dream and a pretty cool spot to spend an afternoon with the kids.

      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Thornton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lu Murray Park
      Tuck Ditch Park
      Community Park
      Franklin Street Park
      Lily Park
      Civic Center Park
      Lambertson Lakes Park & Open Space
      Loma Linda Park

      Entertainment

      Adams 12 Five Star Stadium
      AMF - Sonesta Lanes
      AMF
      Water World
      Amphitheatre
      Boondocks Fun Center
      Hidden Hills Ice Arena
      Adams 12 Five Star North Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Panda Express
      Wingstop
      TCBY
      Jimmy John's
      Taco John's
      Jack in the Box
      Popeyes

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Thornton? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Thornton.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Thornton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Northeast Emergency Room
      Northeast Emergency Room Campus
      Vibra Hospital of Denver
      North Suburban Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Horizon Chiropratic
      Thornton Medical Center
      Centura Thornton
      Elite Foot & Ankle Clinic