Thornton, IL housing market
The median sale price was $165,000 in May 2026.
Home values, sales, trends and how Thornton compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Thornton at a glance
Only 1 sale in May 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Thornton and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | — | — | — | $59,647 |
| South Holland | $233K | +0.8% | 107 | $85,280 |
| Homewood | $254K | +5.6% | 66 | $100,139 |
| Thornton | $187K | +2.8% | — | $58,534 |
| Glenwood | $222K | +6.3% | 36 | $77,391 |
2.6 years of income
The typical Thornton home costs about 2.6 years of the town's median household income, less than across Illinois (3.6 years).
How Thornton ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.