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What Is the Average Rent in Thornton city, Colorado?

$1,895/month 4.7%vs 2023 ($1,810)

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

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,895
Median Home Value$517,500
Median Household Income$103,088
Total Housing Units50,566
Renter-Occupied Units14,457
Renter-Occupied Share29%
Households Paying 50%+ Income3,996 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

Cheapest: Vilas town($464)
Priciest: Bow Mar town($3,501)
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1Bow Mar town$3,501
1Altona CDP$3,501
1Sterling Ranch CDP$3,501
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74Thornton city(you are here)$1,895
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310Vilas town$464
311Towaoc CDP$424
312Holly town$330

ZIP codes in Thornton city

9 ZIP codes overlap Thornton city.

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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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