Mesa, AZ 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.
Mesa
67
#1475 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 13.2). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $73,766). Mesa leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 511,648 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+9.0 |
D+
67 Score
Mesa, AZ
Major Arizona city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$433,754
Population
511,648
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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D
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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