Housing in Thornton, TX

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$253,231

Thornton vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Thornton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

10th%ilemost expensive$77,900show rank

Median Rent

43rd%ilemost expensive rent$888show rank

Rent Burden

61st%ilehighest rent burden20.2%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$77,900

Median Rent

$888

Total Housing Units

229

Vacancy Rate

27.5%

Owner Occupied

75.3%

Renter Occupied

24.7%

Median Property Tax

$710

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$558

Housing Types

Single Family

82.1%

Multi-Family

0.0%

Mobile Home

17.9%

The median home value in Thornton, TX is $77,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Thornton is $253,231. The median rent is $888 per month (Census ACS). About 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1962. There are 229 total housing units.