How long is the commute from Thornton, CO?
Workers who live in Thornton, CO take an average of 30.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.4 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Thornton get to work
| Means of transportation | Thornton | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±1.8 points) | 70.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±1.3 points) | 10.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±1.3 points) | 15.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Thornton, the average commute is not measurably different from Adams County (29.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thornton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Thornton ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 66 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thornton
| Vehicles available | Thornton | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±0.6 points) | 4.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% (±1.9 points) | 26.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±2.0 points) | 38.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.1% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Thornton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Adams County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Thornton
| Thornton | Adams County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±1.3 points) | 15.2% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Thornton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Adams County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Thornton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | — | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Northglenn | 2.2 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Federal Heights | 5.5 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Todd Creek | 5.6 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Derby | 5.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Welby | 5.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Broomfield | 6.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Sherrelwood | 6.5 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shaw Heights | 6.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Northglenn, CO (27.9 minutes), Derby, CO (25.7 minutes), Welby, CO (27.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennett | 39.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 2 | Federal Heights | 32.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 3 | Todd Creek | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Brighton | 31.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Thornton | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Commerce City | 29.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Twin Lakes | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Sherrelwood | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Shaw Heights | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Northglenn | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Welby | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Thornton
How long is the average commute in Thornton?
Workers who live in Thornton, CO take an average of 30.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thornton without a car?
3.0% of households in Thornton have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thornton?
15.3% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Thornton worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornton city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornton city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornton city, Colorado
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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