Thomasville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Davidson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
27,261 Population 1,616/sq mi density
$58,246 Median Income $27,139 per capita
$163,200 Home Value $238,670 Zillow
$853 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
342 Violent Crime/100K 2,361 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,246 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,200 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Thomasville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,246
22% below
$27,139 per capita
Home Value
$163,200
42% below
Zillow: $238,670
Median Rent
$853/mo
27% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
342/100K
10% below
2,361/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
58%
Rent
73%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
90%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thomasville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thomasville residents earn a median household income of $58,246 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,139. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,388 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thomasville is $163,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,670. Median rent is $853/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Thomasville reports 342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,361/100K. The murder rate is 18.2/100K.

Education

15.6% of adults in Thomasville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thomasville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population27,261
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,616/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,246
Per Capita$27,139
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$7,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$853
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$238,670
Housing Units11,679
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent342/100K
Property2,361/100K
Murder18.2/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary501/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation831 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Thomasville was founded in 1852.
The median home in Thomasville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.