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Thornton vs Windsor

Thornton, Colorado versus Windsor, Colorado: a factual, side-by-side comparison of cost of living, housing, safety, schools, and climate. Greener figures rank better among US places.

Overall livability

Thornton

Mixed · objective livability43/100

Windsor

Mixed · objective livability48/100

Windsor edges out Thornton on overall objective livability (48 vs 43 of 100), though each leads on different factors below.

Factor-by-factor comparison

FactorThorntonWindsor
Affordability
Median Household Income$95k$122k
Cost of Living$70k$70k
Home Value$445k$533k
Monthly Rent$2k$2k
Monthly Owner Costs$2k$2k
Property Tax Rate0.59%0.63%
Income Tax4.40%4.40%
Sales Tax7.81%7.81%
Estimated total tax burden9.74%9.72%
Unemployment4.6%4.9%
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F27°F
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F68°F
Annual Precipitation16.7 in15.8 in
Annual Snowfall44.8 in48.4 in
Sunny Days210 days210 days
Summer Humidity49°F49°F
Comfortable Days43 days31 days
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk22.751.4
Air Quality48 AQI44 AQI
School Quality49.636.6
Violent Crime1372/100k156/100k
Property Crime3496/100k616/100k
Community
Population141,79933,905
Median Age33.741.3
Racial Diversity0.510.19
Male/Female Ratio1.011.05
Political LeaningD+28D+28
White (%)51.1%86.4%
Black (%)2.0%0.5%
Hispanic (%)37.3%7.7%
Asian (%)5.5%1.6%
Other / Multiracial (%)4.1%3.7%
Getting Around
Commute Time31 min25 min
Walkability12.8/208.9/20
Airport Distance15 mi45 mi
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.1%96.0%
Amenities Nearby30.8931.85
Park & Nature AccessModerateGood

Each figure is colored by how it ranks among all US places: green is strong, amber average, red weaker. Neutral factors (population, demographics, target-style climate) show their percentile without a better/worse claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornton or Windsor more affordable?
Windsor has the lower cost of living: its index is $70k, compared with Thornton's $70k and Windsor's $70k. Median rent is $2k in Thornton versus $2k in Windsor.
Is Thornton or Windsor safer?
Windsor has the lower violent crime rate. Thornton reports 1372/100k and Windsor reports 156/100k (violent crimes per 100,000 residents).
Are homes cheaper in Thornton or Windsor?
The median home value is $445k in Thornton and $533k in Windsor, so homes are more affordable in Thornton.
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