Living in Colorado for more than 30 years, it is has been interesting to watch Thornton grow over the course of time. Several cities in the Denver metro area are completely surrounded by other cities which restricts their growth entirely.

However Thornton is fairly open on both the east and especially north side of the city, allowing it to grow incredibly fast over the past few years. Did you know the population of Thornton CO is approaching 127,000 people? AMAZING! I think this information is very telling about what a great place to live in Thornton has turned out to be!
Thornton Real Estate
You’ll find a large variety of homes for sale in Thornton. From typical suburban subdivisions to luxury homes to ranchettes with acreage, Thornton housing is varied and well-priced. In fact, Thornton has some of the most affordable homes in the Denver Metro area. Here are some current homes for sale.
Relocation to Thornton
Thinking about relocating to Denver? Many relocation transferees decide the quality of life here is superior. Commuting to work in downtown Denver, Boulder, Commerce City and Denver International airport is easy and convenient. And relocating families enjoy great amenities such as the Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center and ThornCreek Golf Course which is open to public. Local schools in Adams County 5 School District are among the best. Fashion shopping is available at the nearby Flatirons Shopping Mall. All this makes Thornton relocation very attractive.
Here’s just a small glimpse into what Thornton has to offer.
North Suburban Location

With easy to I-25, I-70 & E-470 and Denver International Airport the opportunities to reach destinations within an hour’s drive are plentiful to say the least. The city is located just 10 miles North of Denver which makes Downtown and all it has to offer extremely accessible & with the long-range plan of the East Lake Transit Station in place. Downtown is looking almost as effortless a commute!
Skilled Workforce
Thornton is part of the Metro Denver Area that is one of the most highly educated populations in the nation. Nearly 50% of Thornton residents have attained some level of college education with 26.5%+ having achieved a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Thornton Schools
Adams 12 – 5 Star School District has worked extremely hard in making accelerated student achievement a focus. As well this district is home to the unique STEM Magnet Lab School offering the option of STEM focused education for Kindergartners through 7 graders in the district
Whether your priorities are good schools; plenty of employment opportunities; active outdoor lifestyle; lively arts and culture in the community. Thornton has it all!
Community Events
Be sure to come out an enjoy one of them many community events that Thornton has to offer, including:
Harvest Fest – September 12th
Trunk or Treat – October 24th
Thornton Winterfest – December 11th thru 13th
Do you want more information about Thornton? I’ve been a long-time Realtor serving Thornton and can answer about any question you might have. Please contact me on the form below. I’d love to hear from you!
One of the things I like about Thornton, CO, is the atmosphere is magnificent. Throughout the parks around town, you’ll find kids and families enjoying the Colorado sunshine. Also, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Thornton is Eastlake. Overall, I think that it’s a great, family-friendly neighborhood located less than thirty minutes north of Denver—a good suburb to live in.