Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Thornton city, Colorado?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Thornton city, Colorado is $1,895/month (±$43), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $517,500 (±$11,205), and the median household income is $103,088/year. The unemployment rate in Adams County, Colorado was 3.8% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Thornton city, Colorado
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,895 |
| Median Home Value | $517,500 |
| Median Household Income | $103,088 |
| Total Housing Units | 50,566 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 14,457 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 29% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 3,996 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.8% |
How does Thornton city, Colorado compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Colorado.
Higher rent than 77% of cities in Colorado · 74th of 312
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bow Mar town | $3,501 |
| 1 | Altona CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | Sterling Ranch CDP | $3,501 |
| … 70 more … | ||
| 74 | Thornton city(you are here) | $1,895 |
| … 235 more … | ||
| 310 | Vilas town | $464 |
| 311 | Towaoc CDP | $424 |
| 312 | Holly town | $330 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Thornton city, Colorado?
The median gross rent in Thornton city, Colorado is $1,895/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Thornton city, Colorado?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Thornton city, Colorado is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Thornton city, Colorado?
The median home value in Thornton city, Colorado is $517,500 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Thornton city are rent-burdened?
In Thornton city, Colorado, 3,996 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Thornton city, Colorado?
The median household income in Thornton city, Colorado is $103,088/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,895 has a margin of error of ±$43. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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