Thornton, with an estimated population of about 117,003 residents is one of the most populous cities in the state of Colorado. Thornton is situated in Adams County and is about 10 miles northwest of Denver. The city was incorporated in June 1956, which had been only farmland until 1953. The area was purchased by Sam Hoffman who laid the foundation for a planned community in Adams County. Today, Thornton real estate has lots of options, is reasonably priced and gives home buyers a lot for their money.
Thornton consists of people from various cultural background and ethnic origins. Its population is made up of 82.71% White, 1.46% African American, 1.12% Native American, 2.50% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander and 8.96% from other races. Thornton also has a fair number of Germans, Irish, Italians and French in their population. According to a recent survey there were about 28,882 households in the city with an average household size and average family size of 2.83 and 3.25 respectively. This diversity is also mirrored in Thornton CO real estate, which provides options for everyone.
Thornton has many parks and large open spaces which are often venues for a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities. There are more than 80 miles of hiking and biking trails all throughout the city. Some popular tourist attractions in and around Thornton include Forney Museum of Transportation, Colorado Governor's Mansion, Denver Zoo, Grasmer Lake, Holly Park and the Park Hill Golf Club. When visiting Thornton one can easily pay a visit to some of the historic sites in Denver such as the Colorado State Capitol, Colorado Governor's Mansion and the Denver Mint. The Forney Museum of Transportation is famous for its fascinating display of antique automobiles, old carriages, bicycles and locomotives. The city also has many golf courses like the Thorncreek Golf Course, the heritage Todd Creek Golf Course and the Riverdale Knolls Golf Course. Thornton also hosts some fantastic community cultural events and festivals throughout the year, like the Harvest Festival which is held every September and the Winterfest every December. If you are relocating to the Denver area or looking for something new, contact a Thornton realtor who can guide you to the place you’ve been looking for.
