Thornton, CO

Thornton CO scores 56/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 14% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 114 (100 = avg); violent crime index 76; property crime index 151. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Thornton. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Thornton is about $1,895/month (on the high side). At $1,895/month for a typical unit, you need about $68,220+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $517,500.

Median household income is $103,088, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($103,088) clears the $68,220 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 68°F (highs near 77°F, lows near 58°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Thornton: (1) Dual-income households (at $1,895/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $103,088 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $68,220+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,895/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Thornton who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 56/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $1,895/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,895/month

Income sniff test: clear about $68,220 household income for $1,895/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Thornton scores 56/100 on safety with $1,895/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.