- 8701 Huron St #3-209, Thornton, CO 80260$1,4001 bed · 1 bath · 720 sq ft8701 Huron St #3-209Thornton, CO 80260View units
- 8761 Dawson St #301, Thornton, CO 80229$1,6571 bed · 1 bath · 914 sq ft8761 Dawson St #301Thornton, CO 80229
- Dexter St, Thornton, CO 80241$9924 beds · 4 baths · 3,000 sq ftDexter StThornton, CO 80241Featured
- 8741 Dawson St #101, Thornton, CO 80229$1,2501 bed · 1 bath · 776 sq ft8741 Dawson St #101Thornton, CO 80229Featured
- 12940 Grant Cir W #1-C, Thornton, CO 80241$2,0002 beds · 2 baths · 1,081 sq ft12940 Grant Cir W #1-CThornton, CO 80241Featured
- 3601 E 103rd Cir #B13, Thornton, CO 80229$1,8952 beds · 2 baths · 1,090 sq ft3601 E 103rd Cir #B13Thornton, CO 80229Featured
- 9782 Lane St, Thornton, CO 80260$1,5001 bed · 1 bath · 2,480 sq ft9782 Lane StThornton, CO 80260
- 8260 Clayton Ct, Denver, CO 80229$1,5991 bed · 1 bath · 1,300 sq ft8260 Clayton CtDenver, CO 80229
- 8843 Colorado Blvd #301, Thornton, CO 80229$1,5002 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft8843 Colorado Blvd #301Thornton, CO 80229
- 1035 Milky Way, Thornton, CO 80260$1,0001 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft1035 Milky WayThornton, CO 80260
- 12711 Colorado Blvd #1219, Thornton, CO 80241$1,9452 beds · 2 baths · 1,292 sq ft12711 Colorado Blvd #1219Thornton, CO 80241View units
- 10211 Ura Ln #1-201, Thornton, CO 80260$1,4502 beds · 813 sq ft10211 Ura Ln #1-201Thornton, CO 80260View units
- 1355 E 100th Ln #1, Thornton, CO 80229$1,8002 beds · 1 bath · 1,500 sq ft1355 E 100th Ln #1Thornton, CO 80229
- 205-1085 Pearl St #205, Denver, CO 80229$950Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft205-1085 Pearl St #205Denver, CO 80229
- 4165 E 119th Pl #F, Thornton, CO 80233$1,7752 beds · 2 baths · 951 sq ft4165 E 119th Pl #FThornton, CO 80233
- 3242 E 103rd Dr #607, Thornton, CO 80229$1,8451 bed · 1 bath · 906 sq ft3242 E 103rd Dr #607Thornton, CO 80229
- 4245 E 119th Pl #D, Thornton, CO 80233$1,5001 bed · 1 bath · 765 sq ft4245 E 119th Pl #DThornton, CO 80233
- 8778 Osage St #27C, Thornton, CO 80260$1,3512 beds · 2 baths · 960 sq ft8778 Osage St #27CThornton, CO 80260
- 4763 E 131st Pl #7, Thornton, CO 80241$8507 beds · 4 baths · 2,829 sq ft4763 E 131st Pl #7Thornton, CO 80241
- 8915 Corona St, Denver, CO 80229$1,2002 beds · 2 baths8915 Corona StDenver, CO 80229
Thornton Snapshot
Demographic highlights
- Per capita income
- $30,094
- Population density
- 5,428 per square mile
- Median household income
- $73,517
- Total population
- 145,835 people
- Median age
- 31 years old
- Square miles
- 26.86 square miles
- Percent renters
- 28%
Market highlights
- Median rent
- $1,753
- Median rent, monthly change
- 0.23%
About Thornton
Area Information
Thornton provides a convenient balance of the best of city living and outdoor adventures. Located 10 miles north of downtown Denver, it's the closest city in the metropolitan area to the Denver International Airport. Thornton is also adjacent to Interstate 25, and about a two-hour drive to popular spots and breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
As the sixth most populous city in Colorado, Thornton offers plenty of in-town entertainment opportunities. There are 81 city parks that encompass nearly 1,000 acres, as well as 230 acres of open space. The Carpenter Recreation Center provides residents with two leisure pools, as well as gymnastics, dance and racquetball facilities.
If you're renting in Thornton, you can also become part of the arts scene. The Thornton Arts & Culture Center not only features frequent art exhibits and concerts, but also offers classes. Culture aficionados might also enjoy the opera, symphony or museums of nearby Denver.
Renting in Thornton, CO
Apartments for rent in Thornton are in high demand, as the rental market here is competitive. Availability is low, and average rental rates are slightly higher than the state average.
Thornton Nearby Attractions
- Water World: One of the largest water parks in the country, with 46 water 'adventures,' Water World is just a few minutes away from Thornton, in Federal Heights.
- Greeley 'Go-Cup Entertainment District': Colorado's first 'open consumption' district, where patrons may carry alcoholic beverages outside of bars and restaurants.
- Denver Coliseum: Just 9 miles south of downtown Thornton, this landmark hosts concerts and events throughout the year.
- Denver Zoo: This historic zoo is just 9 miles south of Thornton.
- Boondocks Fun Center: Located in Northglenn, the Center offers bowling, laser tag, arcade, kiddie play area, miniature golf, bumper boats and go-karts.
