Thomaston, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
421 Population 209/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $30,833 per capita
$82,100 Home Value $147,878 Zillow
$1,150 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, $1,150/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Thomaston, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,625
33% below
$30,833 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
71% below
Zillow: $147,878
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
1% below
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
43% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Thomaston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Thomaston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
29%
Rent
99%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thomaston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thomaston residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,833. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 568 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thomaston is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,878. Median rent is $1,150/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

17.8% of adults in Thomaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thomaston has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population421
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$30,833
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$1,108M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent$1,150
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$147,878
Housing Units258
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity46.0%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation189 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Thomaston was founded in 1892.
The median home in Thomaston was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.