Thornton Homes for Rent

Thornton, a neighborhood in Johnston, transitioned from its 1800s roots as a textile mill and produce farm area into a residential enclave by the 1950s. The neighborhood features a variety of midcentury homes in great condition, including raised ranch styles with garages, Cape Cod cottages with private driveways, Colonial Revivals on quarter-acre lots, and split levels with low-sloping roofs. Thornton's residential streets are wide and paved, though they lack sidewalks, making it a car-dependent area. The neighborhood is conveniently located about 15 minutes from Providence via U.S. Route 6, with several Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus stops on Killingly Street. The 88-acre Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy, located in the eastern region, is a popular hiking spot with panoramic views of downtown Providence, nature trails, and amenities like a playground, pond, and skatepark. The Vincent Igliozzi Recreation Center provides additional features, including an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor basketball court. Shopping and dining options are plentiful, with Stonehill Marketplace on Atwood Avenue hosting stores like PetSmart, Burlington, Home Depot, and Aldi, along with eateries such as Bon Asian Bistro. Plainfield Pike features a Walmart Supercenter, Walgreens Pharmacy, and the Original Italian Bakery, known for its pizza chips and other Italian baked goods. Thornton Elementary, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School, and Johnston Senior High School serve the area. St. Rocco School offers an alternative for kindergarten through eighth grade. U.S. Route 6 runs across its northern border, and a 6-mile drive east on the highway leads to Providence.