$408,278Average Value$311Average Price per Sq Ft28Homes For Sale
Amenity full Denver suburb
Rows of single-family homes branch off South Thornton’s main thoroughfares, connecting the community with the Rocky Mountains to the west and Denver just south. “Here, you get a decent amount of house for your money at an affordable price, and affordability is a big deal because being close to Denver is becoming less and less affordable,” says Jeana Albright, broker and owner of Albright Realty with 30 years of experience. In fact, the neighborhood’s home averages have consistently listed around $200,000 less than the Denver metro average since 2021.
South Thornton welcomes new residents who want to live a less expensive and simple life.
Commuters living in South Thornton enjoy quick trips into Denver.
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South Thornton single-family homes outnumbered by apartments
The neighborhood has almost as many single-family homes as apartments, and renters comprise nearly half of all residents. Between the 1950s and 1980s, ranch-style houses were built with panel and brick siding and today are priced from $270,000 to $520,000. New traditional homes with Craftsman influences were built in subdivisions from early 2000 through the 2020s. These newer houses have paved driveways leading to attached garages and are priced between $520,000 and $750,000. “With any planned community, what is attractive is that there seem to be more walking trails and access to open space,” Albright says. “Where I sold, people got to live across from a greenbelt even though the houses were built closer together.” Most condo and townhouse communities are located on the west side of Interstate 25 and are priced between $165,000 and $450,000.
Residents can find single-family houses decorated with brick and wood panel siding.
1970s Ranch-style start at 395,000 and go up to 570,000.
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Learning starts at North Mor Elementary
Adams 12 Five Star Schools district serves most of the neighborhood and offers choice enrollment so that students may attend schools other than their zoned schools upon request and approval. North Mor Elementary School earns a C-plus grade from Niche, while Northglenn Middle School maintains a C. Northglenn High School receives a B-minus and offers over 30 activities and clubs, varying from art to paleontology. Niche reports that after graduation, these students are most interested in attending the Metropolitan State University of Denver, about 10 miles south, or the University of Colorado Boulder, roughly a 25-mile drive west.
North Mor Elementary earns a Grade C from Niche.
Northglenn Middle School has a 16 to 1 student teacher ratio.
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Grant Street connections and Interstate 25 commutes
Interstate 25 and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail's "N" line connect South Thornton with Denver. RTD bus stops line Grant Street, where North Suburban Medical Center is located in case of emergency. The Denver International Airport is roughly a 25-mile drive away and has nonstop flights to international cities, such as Dublin, Ireland, and airports across all 50 states.
Parks spread to Pelican Ponds open space
The neighborhood’s eastern border boasts natural recreation, with walking trails and fishing opportunities spread along South Platte River’s western bank at Pelican Ponds. Skateboarders bring their boards to the concrete-covered skate park in Community Park, which also includes a tennis court and playground. During summertime, Thornton City Pool’s dumping pail pours down onto the splash pad adjacent to the waterslides. On the neighborhood’s west side, the amusement park Water World has additional slides and various pools, including a wave pool and lazy river. Pelican Ponds Open Space spans over 200 acres of wetland habitat along the South Platte River, which the nearly 12-mile South Platte River Trail runs through. Anglers cast lines into the ponds that dot the open space.
The Pelican Ponds Open space in South Thornton offers a disc golf course and spectacular views.
Cyclists admire the natural beauty of Pelican Pond’s 200 acres of open space.
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Running errands down Grant and Washington streets
Shopping centers with box stores, fast food restaurants and grocers, such as King Soopers, line Grant and Washington streets. Sunrise Village shopping center has a Mi Pueblo Market and arc Thrift Store, while Thornton Town Center has a Home Depot and a Game Stop. Some big box stores, including American Furniture Warehouse and Sam’s Club, sit independently. Locally owned restaurants dot Grant and Washington Streets, including Bluebird Cafe, popular for its twists on classic breakfast foods, and Pete’s Cafe, an American diner with traditional breakfast foods and gyros since 1972.
Shop for new patio sets at American Furniture Warehouse in South Thornton.
Grab some breakfast or lunch at Pete's Cafe in the South Thornton neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Lilly Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Croke Drive Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Pecos Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Highridge Court Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Bell Roth Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Volleyball
Niver Creek Open Space
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Sky Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Pelican Ponds Open Space
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Transit
Airport
Denver International
35 min drive
Bus
W 88th Ave & Santa Fe Dr
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Huron St & Croke Dr
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W 88th Ave & Lipan St
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Washington St & Russell Blvd
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Huron St & Fox Dr
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W 100th Ave & Pecos St
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9300 Block Grant St
South Thornton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Thornton, Thornton sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South Thornton, Thornton over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
19,509
Median Age
33
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,992
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,797
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.4%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
% Population in Labor Force
76.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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