Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingThornton and Western Hills are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 5 homes for sale in Thornton and 5 in Western Hills as this page loaded. Western Hills is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $409,900 against $379,000 in Thornton, about 8% higher. By the foot it is $319 in Thornton against $406 in Western Hills. A typical home is 1,176 square feet in Thornton and 984 in Western Hills, built around 1955 and 1955 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Western Hills: a median of 44 days on the market against 101 in Thornton. Thornton is in the Adams 12 5 Star Schl school district and Western Hills is in Mapleton R-1.
| Measure | Thornton | Western Hills |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 5 | 5 |
| Median asking price | $379,000 | $409,900 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $338,000 | $390,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $425,000 | $414,900 |
| Median price per sq ft | $319 | $406 |
| Median days on market | 101 | 44 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,176 | 984 |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 1955 | 1955 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 5 | 8 |
| Median sold price | $385,000 | $363,750 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Adams 12 5 Star Schl | Mapleton R-1 |
| Elementary | Thornton | Adventure |
| Middle | Thornton | Clayton K-8 |
| High school | Thornton | Global Lead. Acad. K-12 |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Transit | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Biking | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Quiet | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Calm streets | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Getting around | 7/10 | 7/10 |
The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.
Thornton is a diverse, family-oriented suburb north of Denver with a strong sense of community. The neighborhood offers a mix of residential areas, local shopping, parks, and schools, making it appealing to families and working professionals. I-25 access provides reasonable commute options to downtown Denver and surrounding areas.
Western Hills is a residential neighborhood in west Denver known for its tree-lined streets, established character, and family-friendly atmosphere. The area offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and schools, with proximity to Bear Valley Park and other green spaces. Residents appreciate the quieter, suburban feel while remaining close to downtown Denver and major employment centers via I-25 and US-6.
Western Hills is more expensive. The median asking price is $409,900 in Western Hills against $379,000 in Thornton. By price per square foot they run $319 in Thornton and $406 in Western Hills, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,176 square feet in Thornton and 984 square feet in Western Hills, both with a median of 3 bedrooms.
Going by the homes on the market today, both were typically built around 1955.
Homes for sale in Western Hills have been listed a median of 44 days, against 101 days in Thornton. Over the last twelve months 5 homes sold in Thornton and 8 in Western Hills, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Thornton is in the Adams 12 5 Star Schl district and Western Hills is in Mapleton R-1. The homes for sale in Thornton are most often assigned to Thornton Elementary, Thornton Middle, Thornton High School; in Western Hills it is Adventure Elementary, Clayton K-8 Middle, Global Lead. Acad. K-12 High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Western Hills 5 out of 10 for walkability, against 4 for Thornton. On transit they score 4 and 4.
They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes and both sides are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks. The exact moment is stamped at the foot of this page.
Both neighbourhoods come from the live MLS feed, worked out again every fifteen minutes, and both are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at October 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.