- 8701 Huron St #213, Thornton, CO 80260$1,350/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 790 sq ft8701 Huron St #213Thornton, CO 80260View units
- 13271 Holly St #B, Thornton, CO 80241$2,660/mo3 beds · 4 baths · 1,870 sq ft13271 Holly St #BThornton, CO 80241$200 Gift Card
- 3242 E 103rd Dr #607, Thornton, CO 80229$1,844/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 906 sq ft3242 E 103rd Dr #607Thornton, CO 80229
- 13600 Garfield St #F, Thornton, CO 80602$2,750/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,518 sq ft13600 Garfield St #FThornton, CO 80602
- 659 Rawah Aly #24, Brighton, CO 80601$2,560/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,459 sq ft659 Rawah Aly #24Brighton, CO 80601Special Offer
- 657 Coney Aly #17, Brighton, CO 80601$2,560/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,459 sq ft657 Coney Aly #17Brighton, CO 80601Special Offer
- 631 Rawah Aly #21, Brighton, CO 80601$2,895/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,602 sq ft631 Rawah Aly #21Brighton, CO 80601Special Offer
- Dexter St, Thornton, CO 80241$940/mo4 beds · 4 baths · 3,000 sq ftDexter StThornton, CO 80241
- 654 Coney Aly #18, Brighton, CO 80601$2,895/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,602 sq ft654 Coney Aly #18Brighton, CO 80601Special Offer
- 635 Rawah Aly #21, Brighton, CO 80601$2,560/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,459 sq ft635 Rawah Aly #21Brighton, CO 80601Special Offer
- 9777 Orangewood Dr, Thornton, CO 80260$2,195/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,161 sq ft9777 Orangewood DrThornton, CO 80260Special Offer
- 8741 Dawson St #101, Thornton, CO 80229$1,150/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 776 sq ft8741 Dawson St #101Thornton, CO 80229
- 3601 E 103rd Cir #B13, Thornton, CO 80229$1,895/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,090 sq ft3601 E 103rd Cir #B13Thornton, CO 80229View units
- E 130th Dr, Thornton, CO 80241$1,900/moStudio · 1 bath · 750 sq ftE 130th DrThornton, CO 80241
- 12970 Quebec St #A, Thornton, CO 80602$1,900/mo3 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft12970 Quebec St #AThornton, CO 80602
- 9782 Lane St, Thornton, CO 80260$1,500/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 2,480 sq ft9782 Lane StThornton, CO 80260
- 10211 Ura Ln #9-102, Thornton, CO 80260$1,250/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 813 sq ft10211 Ura Ln #9-102Thornton, CO 80260View units
- 1035 Milky Way, Thornton, CO 80260$1,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft1035 Milky WayThornton, CO 80260
- 8260 Clayton Ct, Denver, CO 80229$1,599/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 1,300 sq ft8260 Clayton CtDenver, CO 80229
- 8188 Washington St #104, Denver, CO 80229$1,500/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,098 sq ft8188 Washington St #104Denver, CO 80229
- 205-1085 Pearl St #205, Denver, CO 80229$950/moStudio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft205-1085 Pearl St #205Denver, CO 80229
- 2568 E 102nd Ave #MAIN, Thornton, CO 80229$2,408/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,542 sq ft2568 E 102nd Ave #MAINThornton, CO 80229
- 8778 Osage St #5C, Thornton, CO 80260$1,289/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 949 sq ft8778 Osage St #5CThornton, CO 80260View units
- 90 W 84th Ave #115, Thornton, CO 80260$550/moStudio · 161 sq ft90 W 84th Ave #115Thornton, CO 80260
- 90 W 84th Avenue Storage Container #2, Locat Thornton, CO 80260$150/moStudio · 160 sq ft90 W 84th Avenue Storage Container #2Locat Thornton, CO 80260
- 12953 Lafayette St #F, Thornton, CO 80241$1,980/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,085 sq ft12953 Lafayette St #FThornton, CO 80241
- 2569 E 102nd Ave #2A, Thornton, CO 80229$2,779/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,899 sq ft2569 E 102nd Ave #2AThornton, CO 80229
- 4165 E 119th Pl #F, Thornton, CO 80233$1,700/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 951 sq ft4165 E 119th Pl #FThornton, CO 80233
- 12711 Colorado Blvd #1111-K, Thornton, CO 80241$1,930/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 999 sq ft12711 Colorado Blvd #1111-KThornton, CO 80241
- 4245 E 119th Pl #D, Thornton, CO 80233$1,445/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 765 sq ft4245 E 119th Pl #DThornton, CO 80233
- 4763 E 131st Pl #7, Thornton, CO 80241$840/mo7 beds · 4 baths · 2,829 sq ft4763 E 131st Pl #7Thornton, CO 80241
- 8915 Corona St, Denver, CO 80229$1,200/mo2 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.
