Thornton, CO vs Winchester, VA
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.
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in walk score (51 vs 32). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $62,495). Winchester leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Thornton, CO | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1515) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 144,922 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $498,542 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $95,064 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | R+28.4 |
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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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70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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