What are the schools like in Thornton, TX?

School district data for Thornton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Thornton?

The median household income in Thornton, TX is $50,132 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.6%.

What is the weather like in Thornton, TX?

Thornton has an average high temperature of 60.2°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Thornton, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Thornton, TX affordable or expensive?

Thornton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thornton is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $68,400 and the median rent is $900 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Thornton, TX?

Thornton has a violent crime rate of 341.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1194.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thornton, TX a Good Place to Live?

Thornton is a small town of 475 in Texas, with a median household income of $50,132 and a 14.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Thornton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Thornton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Thornton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.8

Thornton's overall cost of living index is 88.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thornton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thornton, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$68,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$900	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,132	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Thornton's violent crime rate is 341.3 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

341.3 /100k

Property Crime

1194.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Thornton, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thornton sees average highs of 60.2°F in January and 95.2°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thornton, TX
Average High — January	60.2°F
Average High — July	95.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Thornton, TX	National Avg
Population	475	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kosse, TX 8 mi Groesbeck, TX 8 mi Mart, TX 18 mi Bremond, TX 18 mi Mexia, TX 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Thornton

Thornton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76687

Thornton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thornton, TX affordable or expensive?

Thornton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thornton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $68,400 and median rent is $900/month.

What is the crime rate in Thornton, TX?

Thornton's violent crime rate is 341.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1194.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thornton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Thornton, TX a good place to live?

Thornton, TX has a population of 475, a median household income of $50,132, and an unemployment rate of 14.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Thornton?

Thornton averages 60.2°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thornton?

Thornton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76687.

What is the population of Thornton?

The population of Thornton, Texas is 475 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thornton?

Key numbers for living in Thornton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $68,400, median household income $50,132, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thornton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.