Home prices
The median home in Thornton is valued at $69,600. In comparison to its surrounding areas this is about $5,260 (7%) lower.Compared to the nation as a whole it is about $147,900 (68%) lower, and is approximately $63,600 (47%) lower in comparison to the city of Des Moines.
Rents
Thornton's median monthly rent is $541. This is approximately $53 (8%) lower in comparison to nearby areas.In comparison to the US as a whole it is approximately $521 (49%) lower, and it is about $314 (36%) lower compared to the city of Des Moines.
Nearby places
Swaledale
Swaledale is about 3 miles northeast of Thornton. The housing prices there are a bit less expensive. The median home in Swaledale is valued at $61,300, which is $8,300 (13%) lower than Thornton. The rent there is a bit less expensive. The median monthly rent in Swaledale is $467, which is $74 (15%) lower than Thornton.
Meservey
Meservey is about 4 miles southwest from Thornton. Housing prices there are significantly less expensive. The median home in Meservey costs $49,300, which works out to $20,300 (41%) lower than Thornton. Its rents are a bit more expensive. Meservey's median monthly rent is $733, which works out to $192 (26%) higher than Thornton.
Sheffield
Sheffield is approximately 8 miles southeast from Thornton. The housing prices there are a bit more expensive. The median home in Sheffield is valued at $97,400, which comes out to $27,800 (28%) higher than Thornton. Rents there are a bit more expensive. The median rent in Sheffield is $671 a month, which comes out to $130 (19%) higher than Thornton.
Rockwell
Rockwell is roughly 8 miles east from Thornton. Its housing prices are significantly more expensive. The median home cost in Rockwell is $125,000, which works out to $55,400 (44%) higher than Thornton. Rent there is a little more expensive. The median monthly rent in Rockwell is $679, which is $138 (20%) higher than Thornton.
Alexander
Alexander is about 9 miles southwest from Thornton. Real estate prices there are significantly less expensive. The median home in Alexander costs $41,300, which comes out to $28,300 (68%) lower than Thornton. Rent there is somewhat less expensive. The median monthly rent in Alexander is $421, which is $120 (28%) lower than Thornton.
