Thornton Community Living & Real Estate Information in Colorado

Located on a high ridge 10 miles north of Denver, Thornton is home to more than 111,000 residents that enjoy scenic views of the mountains, neighboring cities and valleys. A young city by many standards, Thornton was born in the early 1950s as part of a movement of planned real estate development on the outskirts of Denver.

Today, Thornton is one of the fastest growing suburban real estate communities in the state of Colorado. Residents enjoy affordable real estate, outstanding education and numerous recreational opportunities. Thornton's real estate market offers a variety of single-family homes for sale, as well as affordable condominiums and townhouses. Thornton's city-owned parks system offers more than 60 parks and facilities, including the new state-of-the-art Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center and the 18-hole Thorncreek Golf Course.

Many Thornton residents commute to work as the city provides easy access to I-25, Denver International Airport, and the entire Denver metropolitan area. Typical of Denver and its suburbs, Thornton is a haven for the technology industry and many of its major employers are high-tech firms.

Students are served primarily by Adams County School Districts #1 and #12, though students in some areas are served by Mapleton School District #1. Numerous annual events are hosted by the city, including Thornton Annual Festival Days, Thorntonfest and the Thornton Harvest Fest at Community Park. As Thornton looks toward the new millennium, its mission remains to make the city a great place to live and raise a family.