Construction Value
$87.8M ▼ 51.9%
Units Permitted
247 ▼ 67.4%
Avg Value / Unit
$355K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Thornton slowed in 2024, down 67.4% from the prior year with 247 housing units permitted. At $355K per unit, new builds are running 35% above the Adams County average of $263K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 209% above the county average of 80 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 32.8% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Mostly single-family with some small multi-unit buildings.
Construction Intensityi
$619
per resident
County avg: $6K-90%
$2.4M
per square mile
Thornton vs. Adams County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 166 | 166 | $73.9M | 84% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 81 | 2 | $13.9M | 16% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 7 permit-issuing towns in Adams County
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