OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 27,261, Thomasville is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $58,246 in Thomasville. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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charlotte_evan
The food scene here is average. Tons of great BBQ places. I love the pace of life here.
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Julian K.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 15 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Aubrey Sanchez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Pine Hills. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Southern.
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