Thornton, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$413 Avg asking sale price
$18 Avg asking lease rate
27,445 SF Avg unit lease size
29,318 SF Avg building size for sale
6.42% Average cap rate

Thornton's Demographic Profile

Thornton has 49,563 households and a median income of $92,872, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 143,965
# Households 49,563
Median age 37
Median household income $92,872
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 14,166
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Thornton $242 10,602 SF 8.55%
Northglenn $231 14,074 SF 8.55%
Westminster $280 8,908 SF 6.85%
Broomfield $296 10,926 SF 8.03%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Thornton $338 53,847 SF 6.00%
Henderson $352 10,049 SF 5.74%
Welby $274 40,174 SF 8.23%
Westminster $274 31,570 SF 6.20%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Thornton $340 4,428 SF
Northglenn $288 3,436 SF
Henderson $222 4,453 SF
Welby $267 7,900 SF
Westminster $436 6,523 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Westminster $235 14,634 SF 6.72%
Commerce City $232 8,492 SF 7.69%
Denver $291 17,585 SF 10.93%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Thornton

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

12701 Washington St

Thornton, CO 80241

  • 2.51 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

1.42 acres land zoned GC Thornton

Thornton, CO 80260

  • 1.42 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $499,000
For Sale

12040 Quebec St

Thornton, CO 80602

  • 3.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

Freedom Auto Wash Portoflio

  • $4,399,000
For Sale

641 E 112th Ave

Northglenn, CO 80233

  • 3,253 SF Retail Building
  • $775,000
For Sale

16151 Highway 7, Brighton, CO 80602

Brighton, CO 80602

  • 2.50 AC Lot
  • 1 Agricultural Lot
  • $3,000,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Thornton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Thornton $413 29,318 SF
Northglenn $308 36,463 SF
Henderson $408 8,281 SF
Federal Heights $409 14,067 SF
Welby $353 33,927 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Thornton

For Sale

Roth Park Condominiums

Federal Heights, CO 80260

  • 36,825 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Thornton alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Thornton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Thornton 143,965 49,563 37 $92,872 3 14,166 3%
Northglenn 37,521 13,843 36 $72,824 3 6,216 3%
Henderson 13,281 4,116 35 $102,976 3 794 4%
Federal Heights 15,398 5,589 34 $50,362 3 2,654 5%
Welby 14,986 5,093 35 $64,737 3 1,650 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Thornton, CO and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Thornton

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Is Thornton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Thornton offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Thornton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Thornton. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Thornton?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Thornton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Thornton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Thornton. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Thornton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Thornton, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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