Relocate to Thornton - Thornton Relocation -
Colorado Relocation
Thornton Zip Codes:
80020,
80229,
80233,
80241, 80260,
80602
Quick Thornton, CO Facts:
- As of 2007, Thornton's
population is 109,155 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth
of 32.50 percent.
- The median home cost in
Thornton is $205,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.08
percent.
- Compared to the rest of
the country, Thornton's cost of living is 9.80% Lower than the U.S.
average.
- Thornton public schools
spend $4,988 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is
$6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Thornton.
- The unemployment rate in
Thornton is 3.10 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is
Positive. Thornton jobs have Increased by 2.05 percent.
Thornton is a diverse
community with a strong commitment to quality of life and environmental
issues. The Denver metropolitan area in which Thornton is located
consistently ranks as one of the most desirable areas to live in the
United States.
The community's location, 10 miles north of downtown Denver and adjacent
to Interstate 25, provides high visibility for business while still
allowing easy access to various transportation routes. As the eastmost
suburb of the North Denver area, Thornton is located closer to the Denver
International Airport than virtually any other point in the metropolitan
area.
The city's location also
provides an excellent environment for cultural, recreational, and outdoor
enthusiasts. Thornton offers easy access to the 28 major resort areas
found in the nearby Rocky Mountains, which offers skiing, hiking, rafting,
and camping, as well as beautiful and breathtaking scenic wonders... most
are well within a two hour drive. Cultural activities, including numerous
museums, gardens, the opera and symphony, are readily available in Denver
and other nearby communities such as Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland,
Greeley and Arvada. Professional sports teams, including the Denver
Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids and the
Denver Nuggets offer activities for the sports enthusiast.
There are eight major universities and colleges located within a 45 mile
radius of the community. These include the Universities of Colorado at
Boulder and Denver, University of Denver, Metropolitan State College,
University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, Colorado
School of Mines, and Regis University. Thornton is served primarily by two
school districts encompassing four high schools, five middle schools and
fourteen elementary schools.
Thornton has aggressively pursued recreation programs with nearly 1,000
acres of land developed or designated for public parks. The numerous
lighted tennis courts, athletic fields, indoor and outdoor swimming pools,
recreation centers and gymnasiums offer recreation opportunities for
people of all ages and activity levels.
For more information on Arts,
Housing, Government, Economic Development, Jobs & Employment, Volunteer
Opportunities, Golf Courses, Libraries, Parks and Recreation, Trails,
Police & Fire Protection, Senior Assistance, Transportation, Maps and Data,
visit the City
of Thornton's website.
THORNTON COLORADO SCHOOLS
For the most current information & reports on Thornton Colorado schools
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visit GreatSchools.net. You can browse
Thornton schools on a
map or within list results and sort schools in Thornton by name, grade
level, or school type. Refine your search by school level (Thornton
elementary schools, middle schools, or high schools) or narrow by school
type (Thornton public schools, private schools, or charter schools). View
Thornton school information such as address, contact information, enrollment
figures, student to teacher ratio, parent ratings and reviews of Thornton
schools, as well as links to test scores for schools in Thornton, CO.
Thornton,
Colorado communities & subdivisions include: Ash Grove,
Ash Grove at Sage
Creek, Ash Grove Farms, Ash Grove Sage Creek, Autumn Creek, Brandon
Place, Brittany Ridge, Brookshire, Cherrywood Park, Concord, Cottonwood Lakes,
Country
Hills, Crossing at Riverdale, Deer Run, East Glenn, Eastlake, Eastlake Shores,
Eastlake Village, Emerald Estates, Fox Creek, Hillcrest, Holly Point, Hunters
Glen, Hunters Glen
Lakeshore, Jasmine Estates, King Ranch Estates, Marshall Lake, North Creek
Farms, North Lake Estates, Notts Landing, Oakshire, Parkrdige Villages, Quail
Valley, Quebec Highlands,
Quebec Run, Riverdale Park, Sage Creek, Shadow Ridge, Signal Creek,
Skylake Ranch,
Springvale, Steeple Chase, Summit Grove, the Lodge at Terralago, the
Village at Hunters Glen, Thorncreek Pointe, Thorncreek Village, Todd Creek
Farms, Tuscany Heights, Woodbridge Station, Woodglen, Woodhaven, Wright farms,
Wyndemere, Yorktown
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