Thornton, CO

Thornton, Colorado is a city located in the Denver metropolitan area. The population of Thornton was 116,527 as of the 2010 census. Thornton is a suburban community located northeast of Denver and west of Aurora. Thornton was founded in 1879 and incorporated as a town in 1903.

The real estate market in Thornton is diverse with homes for sale ranging from starter homes to large estates. The median home price in Thornton was $269,900 as of September 2016 according to Zillow.com. There are many neighborhoods within Thornton that offer different housing options including single family homes, townhomes, condos and apartments.

There are many schools available within the city limits including public schools, charter schools and private schools. Some popular private schools include Regis Jesuit High School and Saint Vincents Catholic School. The city has several parks that offer residents opportunities to hike, bike or play tennis.

The economy in Thornton is based on services such as healthcare, education and retail businesses which support the local population with jobs and income tax revenue generated by these businesses. Several large companies have their headquarters located in Thornton including Lockheed Martin Corporation (Lockheed Martin), Emerson Electric Co., Inc., First Solar Inc., Jabil Circuit Inc., O’Reilly Automotive Incorporated (ORLY) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH).

Real estate agents who work in the city specialize in selling homes within the various neighborhoods within Thornton as well as providing guidance on purchasing a home or condo property.