Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Gloucester leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 30.9 min). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $84,465).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 29,959 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+9.0 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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