Apartments in Thornton (and surrounding areas)

Thornton, Colorado

Thornton, Colorado is a city with a population of over 105,000 people. Named after Dan Thornton, a former governor of Colorado, Thornton is a suburb of Denver. Thornton's close proximity to a large city like Denver allows its residents to have even more options for entertainment, dining and shopping.

Moving to Thornton

People are moving to Thornton for a variety of reasons. So many people are moving to Thornton that the population grew from around 82,000 in 2000 to what it is now: over 105,000. The parks, restaurants, schools and shopping are some of the reasons that people are moving to Thornton. With houses and apartment rentals available across the city, there are quite a few housing options to consider when moving to Thornton.

Quality of Life in Thornton

The quality of life in Thornton is good, since the cost of living is not high. Residents enjoy living in a place that has a small-town feel, while a large city like Denver is only minutes away. The quality of life in Thornton is, of course, affected by the weather. Thornton gets the heaviest snowfall in March, and summers can be hot. In the winter, Thornton residents enjoy traveling to nearby ski resorts to go skiing and snowboarding. In the summer, the people of Thornton enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, biking and jogging at one of the many beautiful parks in the area.

Jobs in Thornton

Most of the jobs in Thornton are in the educational, health, social services and manufacturing industries. Other jobs in Thornton are retail trade, professional, administrative and construction jobs. For those who cannot secure a job in Thornton, an option is to find a job in a nearby city like Denver or Aurora.

Thornton Neighborhoods

Thornton neighborhoods include areas such as Summit Grove, Shadow Ridge and Eastglenn. Depending on your situation, you will want to find a Thornton neighborhood that suits your needs. For example, if you have children who will be going to school, you may want to live in a Thornton neighborhood that's near a school.

Thornton neighborhood schools are coordinated by the Adams County School Districts and by Brighton School District 27J. These schools offer quality education to Thornton neighborhood residents; for example, in 2006, the Adams 12 Five Star Schools scored the best growth in the metro area on the Colorado Student Assessment Program tests for two years running.

Thornton Real Estate

If you're moving to Thornton, you're no doubt curious about Thornton real estate and apartment rentals. In terms of Thornton real estate, there are houses and homes available all over the city. In 2000, the median price of a home in Thornton was around $167,000. Those who would rather look into apartment rentals will find that there are plenty of complexes across the city from which to choose.

Thornton Apartments

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