Living in Thornton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thornton · Census data 2020–2024
Thornton has 1,940 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $59,647 (28% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $155,100, the median rent is $1,107/month.
Thornton at a glance
- Population
- 1,940
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,647State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $155,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,107/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Thornton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Thornton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thornton the median home value is $155,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month, which is 45.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,527 a month in housing costs.
Thornton median household income
The median household income in Thornton is $59,647 and the income per person is $32,788. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Thornton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 891
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.35
Thornton demographics
- Population
- 1,940
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 819
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thornton ›
Education in Thornton
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Thornton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thornton
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Thornton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | 1,940 | $59,647 | $155,100 | $1,107 |
| East Hazel Crest | 1,068 | $54,950 | $158,300 | $1,504 |
| South Holland | 20,911 | $85,280 | $217,200 | $1,856 |
| Glenwood | 8,603 | $77,391 | $198,100 | $1,493 |
| Homewood | 19,294 | $100,139 | $221,100 | $1,333 |
| Phoenix | 1,751 | $30,288 | $96,200 | $994 |
| Harvey | 20,230 | $42,429 | $88,100 | $960 |
| Hazel Crest | 13,792 | $68,393 | $185,300 | $1,320 |
| Lansing | 28,284 | $75,569 | $177,000 | $1,268 |
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What is the median household income in Thornton, IL?
The median household income in Thornton is $59,647, 28% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Thornton?
The median home value in Thornton is $155,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Thornton?
The median gross rent in Thornton is $1,107 per month, about 45.6% of household income.
Is Thornton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Thornton?
The median age in Thornton is 44.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Thornton?
The average commute to work in Thornton is 26 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thornton?
The unemployment rate in Thornton is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thornton?
20.4% of adults in Thornton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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