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Thornton, Colorado · ZIP 80602

Thornton — ZIP 80602

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Thornton (80602) scores 64/100 — Fair for Thornton. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $649K.

64OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$649K
Median rent$2,932/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$649K

Median Rent

$2,932/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,092

Violent Crime

1,374

Property Crime

7,718

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Adams County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Silver Creek ElementaryKG–05538
59%
64%
Brantner Elementary SchoolPK–05574
53%
57%
Prairie Hills Elementary SchoolKG–05378
44%
55%
West Ridge ElementaryPK–05690
42%
44%
Rocky Top Middle School06–081,052
40%
50%
Riverdale Ridge High School09–121,784
17%
44%
Rodger Quist Middle School06–08855
16%
34%
Shadow Ridge Middle School06–08632
13%
30%
Discovery Magnet SchoolKG–08692Not reportedNot reported
Bright Horizons PreschoolPK–PK36Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

42,237

Median Income

$152K

Homeownership

92%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80602 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 80602 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80602 is approximately $649K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 80602 in Thornton has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.