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Thomson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · McDuffie County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,824
Population
1,422/sq mi density
$43,376
Median Income
$20,048 per capita
$135,500
Home Value
$196,301 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
45.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
35
Violent Crime/100K
1,246 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,376 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$135,500 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$135,500
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$876/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,706
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$135,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$196,301
Median Sale Price
$150,000
Median List Price
$219,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.5%
Owner-Occupied
46.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$876/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
29 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$72
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
45.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
47% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $135,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,301 |
| Median Sale Price | $150,000 |
| Median List Price | $219,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $72 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $876 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
| Days on Market | 29 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $72 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,706 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 45.6% |