Central Thornton community with quiet residential streets
Briar Ridge’s residential streets are tucked between local thoroughfares in central Thornton. Despite its proximity to these busy streets, the neighborhood is mostly quiet, save for the birds chirping in nearby parks. Single-family homes and green spaces comprise most of the neighborhood, and shops and restaurants are nearby. In addition to Interstate 25, Briar Ridge offers access to various forms of public transportation, connecting the neighborhood to Denver, about 18 miles south.
Despite its proximity to the busy streets, the Briar Ridge neighborhood is mostly quiet.
Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops are on segments of Colorado Boulevard.
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Playgrounds, paths to parks and pickleball
Neighborhood trails and sidewalks connect Briar Ridge Park’s open greenway to Skylake Park, with its open space and a playground. Cherry Park includes baseball fields, a multipurpose field, walking paths and a clubhouse-themed playground with a tall slide. “One of the things we try to achieve throughout our park system is unique features or amenities, such as North America’s first Moku-Yama (wood mountain) nature play unit designed to provide both physical and psychological development at Eastlake Shores Park,” says Doug Romig, the City of Thornton’s Parks, Recreation & Community Programs Director.
Margaret Carpenter Park, also known as “Carpenter Park,” includes an expansive playground with swings and climbing structures, a splash pad and a lake where paddle boats glide during the summer. “Pickleball has taken America by storm,” Romig says. “The four pickleball courts at the park are new and phase one of a three-phase plan to eventually install eight more courts for a total of twelve, allowing the city to host tournaments while also meeting the local demand.”
Kids love playing at Skylake Park's playground.
At Cherry Park, a walking path loops around baseball fields and its playground.
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Shaded yards and two-car garages in cul-de-sacs
Cul-de-sacs branch off residential streets, many dotted with bi-levels and ranch-style homes. Paved driveways run from the sidewalk to attached two-car garages, and mature trees shade many properties’ back lawns. Home prices range from roughly $430,000 for a one-story home to $560,000 for a two-story.
Mature trees shade many properties’ back lawns in the Briar Ridge neighborhood.
Cul-de-sacs branch off residential streets in the Briar Ridge neighborhood.
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Schools and High School of Business program
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, a choice enrollment district, serves Briar Ridge. Nearby schools include the Niche B-graded Skyview Elementary School and Shadow Ridge Middle School, a B-minus school. Mountain Range High School receives a B and offers the High School of Business program. Students must apply to enroll in this college-level program, and if selected, they are dually enrolled and become eligible to earn up to 21 college credits.
Skyview Elementary School maintains a B grade from Niche.
Mountain Range High School is ranked 141st within Colorado.
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Shops and restaurants along Colorado Boulevard
The shopping plazas along Colorado Boulevard have national retailers, including Kohl’s and Ace Hardware. King Soopers anchors the Mission Trace North Shopping Center, where various dining chains and locally owned restaurants, such as Chan’s Inn Chinese Restaurant, are located. Nearby, Ay Güey Mexican Snacks serves sweet treats, loaded hot dogs and nacho varieties.
Various dining chains and locally owned restaurants, such as Chan’s Inn Chinese Restaurant, are located in the Mission Trace North Shopping Center.
A number of restaurant chains are accessible in the Briar Ridge neighborhood.
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Summer festival, fall car show and Winterfest
Many events occur at Carpenter Park, including the city festival Thorntonfest in June and the Fuel & Fury Car Show in September. “In [December], we have WinterFest, a three-day weekend event with over 300 holiday trees, a North Pole village, ice skating and strolling carolers,” Romig says. “On the Saturday of this event over 30,000 attend, with the weekend totals around 50,000 visitors.”
Interstate 25, light rails and Denver International Airport
Colorado Boulevard runs north and south, connecting the neighborhood to the toll road Extension 470. The Denver International Airport, which has over 200 flights to domestic and international cities, is about 20 miles east via E-470. Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus stops are on segments of Colorado Boulevard and the local thoroughfare 120th Avenue that ties the neighborhood to Interstate 25, just to the west. Interstate 25 links Briar Ridge commuters with downtown in less than 20 miles. The neighborhood sits just east of the Eastlake and Northglenn light rail stations on the N-line, which completes the trip to Denver’s Union Station in about 30 minutes.
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Parks in this Area
Cherry Park
Skylake Park
Transit
Airport
Denver International
30 min drive
Bus
Colorado Blvd & Woodglen Blvd
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Briar Ridge, Thornton sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Briar Ridge, Thornton over the last 12 months is $484,272, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
970
Median Age
38
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,663
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,682
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
33.3%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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