Question 1

Is 80229 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80229 in Thornton has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Thornton city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 80229 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 80229?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80229 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80229. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 80229 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Thornton. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 80229?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80229 is approximately $427K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80229 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80229 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 80229 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80229 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Thornton. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 80229 scores similarly to the middle tier of Thornton neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Thornton — ZIP 80229

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Mapleton Early Career Preparation	09–12	—	—	—
Academy High School	09–12	—	—	—
Welby Community School of the Arts	PK–06	—	—	—
Achieve Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Explore Pk-8	PK–08	—	—	—
Clayton Partnership School	KG–08	—	—	—
York International	KG–12	—	—	—
Monterey Community School	KG–08	—	—	—
Meadow Community School	PK–08	—	—	—
Coronado Hills Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
McElwain Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Thornton Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Thornton Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Thornton High School	09–12	—	—	—