At a Glance
Median Income
$58,246
$27,139 per capita
Home Value
$163,200
Zillow: $231,966
Median Rent
$853/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
374/100K
3,920/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 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?
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 2.8% (22% below 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 $231,966. 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 374 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,920/100K. The murder rate is 3.7/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population27,261
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,616/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,246
Per Capita$27,139
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$7,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$853
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$231,966
Housing Units11,679
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent374/100K
Property3,920/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault233/100K
Burglary985/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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