Median Income
$62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.0%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$730
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.4%
189% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.9%
12% higher than US avg
How Thurso Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,084
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,201/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$40,600
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty13.9%
Commute33 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,420
Rent Burden13.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation190 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+28.0%
Graduate+0.6%
Is Thurso a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Thurso receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Thurso has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Thurso is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. 13.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Thurso is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.0% have completed high school.
Thurso has a population of 3,084 with a density of 1,201 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).
Population
3,084
Total Population
2021 Census
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 3.1% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Spanish | 94.0% |
| 601% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.9% |
The median household income in Thurso is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $62,000 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.4% |
| 189% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
| 12% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
The median home value in Thurso is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $730 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,420 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Thurso vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Thurso vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6001°N, 75.2493°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |