At a Glance
Median Income
$152,206
$84,165 per capita
Home Value
$1,044,900
Zillow: $2,165,051
Median Rent
$2,408/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.3%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 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
3.4 / 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 $152,206 , which is 103% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,165. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thomaston is $1,044,900 , 271% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,165,051. Median rent is $2,408/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Thomaston reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
71.3% of adults in Thomaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thomaston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,734
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density6,835/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,206
Per Capita$84,165
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,044,900
Rent$2,408
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$2,165,051
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation193 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+34.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute41 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Thomaston was built in 1951.
22.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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