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Thornton, CA

Thornton, CA.

Population: 1,171 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Thornton, CA is $555,179 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,000 after a median 102 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$555,179

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$555,179
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
-0.7%
5-year appreciation
-0.9%
10-year appreciation
+54.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$603,279
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$337,000
Median list price
$697,000
Median price per sqft
$371
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-1.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,840/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,220/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
New Hope Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
McCormick & Baxter Creosoting Co. (18.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
17.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
208
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,320
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,531

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (29 mi)
National parks include
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, John Muir National Historic Site, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Spezia Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Travis Air Force Base (SUU) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH LODI MEMORIAL, METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SACRAMENTO, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSP SO SACRAMENTO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+143 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,714
Households with broadband internet
65.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
240,253
Average weekly wage
$1,096
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,566

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ThorntonState medianUS median
Median home value$555,179$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$337,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,714$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Thornton, CA?
$555,179.
What is the median sale price in Thornton, CA?
$337,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thornton, CA?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Thornton, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,310/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Thornton, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Thornton, CA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Thornton, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thornton, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thornton, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Thornton, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Thornton, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Thornton, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Thornton, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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