At a Glance
Median Income
$48,563
$27,921 per capita
Home Value
$258,700
Zillow: $325,063
Median Rent
$861/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
234 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thomaston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $48,563 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,921. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,289 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thomaston is $258,700 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,063. Median rent is $861/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Thomaston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,349/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.2% of adults in Thomaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thomaston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population2,021
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,563
Per Capita$27,921
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,633M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
B+
Home Value$258,700
Rent$861
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$325,063
Housing Units1,032
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,349/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary145/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation128 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Thomaston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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