Erie, CO vs Thornton, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Erie
71.3
#992 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Erie leads in crime level (0.8 vs 7.5). Thornton leads in walk score (32 vs 13). Erie leads in median household income ($154,509 vs $95,064).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Erie, CO | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#992) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 35,269 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $724,400 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $154,509 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+9.0 |
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71.3 Score
Erie, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$724,400
Population
35,269
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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