The Denver area is the economic and financial center for Colorado. Though there are many perks of living in Denver, the area is overly populous and can be a little too crowded for some. If you want easy access to the city without the crowded city life, look into homes for sale, Thornton, Co. Thornton, though quite populous, offers a quieter and more peaceful lifestyle as compared to Denver, with all the amenities one can ask for.
The city first made its appearance on the map in the 1950s as settlers, mainly World War II veterans and their families, came to reside in the area. It is named after the then governor of Colorado, Daniel Thornton, who oversaw the city's development. What started as a city with around 8,000 residents is now a thriving and well-developed area with over 132,000 residents.
Today, the city boasts around 1,000 acres of parks and recreational areas, with around 230 acres of open park space. Residents also enjoy multiple golf courses, including a public 144-acre golf course with a driving range, restaurant, and putting green. Professionals and beginners can enjoy a nice game on the greens on one of the golf courses, all of which provide scenic views.
There are over 50 public and private schools and several private and state colleges and universities in the city and in nearby areas. Denver is just a few minutes’ drive away, ensuring easy access to Denver University, the highest-ranked university in the region. There are several healthcare facilities and fully functional hospitals providing high-quality healthcare facilities to residents and visitors.
The city has an unemployment rate lower than that of the national average, and the city offers its residents a very diverse job market. Healthcare, social assistance, retail trade, manufacturing, and construction are the main job providing sectors in the city.
The average median household income of Thornton residents is higher than the national average, which is ideal as the overall cost of living in Thornton is slightly higher than the state average. However, here you can find affordable housing as the housing is cheaper than the state average, so is the cost of healthcare and utilities.
Thornton provides the perfect suburban life with all the amenities one can hope for. Residents also enjoy plenty of recreational spots. The city hosts three festivals every year, providing residents something to look forward to all year round. You can also enjoy a day out shopping at the LEED-certified mall and the thriving downtown area.
As a Thornton resident, you will have access to skating rinks, picnic spots and parks, an ice-skating pond during winter fest, wall climbing, and other recreational activities providing a healthy work-life balance. Thornton is the perfect place to settle in if you want city amenities, a warm and welcoming community, a scenic location, high-quality education, and healthcare. It is also easily accessible, as it is the nearest city to Denver airport.
Does that sound like a place you want to shift to? Look into homes for sale, Thornton, Co. You can also look into land for sale, Thornton, Co if you want to create a custom-built home.
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