Living in Thornton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thornton · Census data 2020–2024
Thornton has 565 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $53,750 (32% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $84,000, the median rent is $897/month.
Thornton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Thornton at a glance
- Population
- 565
- Median age
- 36.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $84,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $897/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Thornton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Thornton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thornton the median home value is $84,000, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.
Thornton median household income
The median household income in Thornton is $53,750 and the income per person is $21,631. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Thornton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 260
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 33.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.28
33.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Thornton has many vacation and second homes.
Thornton demographics
- Population
- 565
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 172
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thornton ›
Education in Thornton
2% of adults 25 and older in Thornton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thornton
- Unemployment rate
- 18%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Thornton vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Thornton
Thornton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Thornton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Thornton, TX?
The median household income in Thornton is $53,750, 32% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $84,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Thornton?
The median gross rent in Thornton is $897 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Thornton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Thornton?
The median age in Thornton is 36.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Thornton?
The average commute to work in Thornton is 26 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thornton?
The unemployment rate in Thornton is 18% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thornton?
2% 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.
Last updated: