At a Glance
Median Income
$48,464
$35,316 per capita
Home Value
$196,500
Zillow: $227,592
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
3,955/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Thomasville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thomasville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thomasville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thomasville residents earn a median household income of $48,464 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,316. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,737 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thomasville is $196,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,592. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Thomasville reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,955/100K. The murder rate is 10.8/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Thomasville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thomasville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population18,720
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,247/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,464
Per Capita$35,316
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$3,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A
Home Value$196,500
Rent$1,025
Ownership45.4%
Zillow$227,592
Housing Units8,723
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property3,955/100K
Murder10.8/100K
Assault194/100K
Burglary820/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,173/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Thomasville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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