Living in Thomaston, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thomaston · Census data 2020–2024
Thomaston has 9,831 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $38,917 (50% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $211,000, the median rent is $811/month.
Thomaston at a glance
- Population
- 9,831
- Median age
- 41.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $38,917State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $211,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $811/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Thomaston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Thomaston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thomaston the median home value is $211,000, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $811 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,510 a month in housing costs.
Thomaston median household income
The median household income in Thomaston is $38,917 and the income per person is $28,677. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Thomaston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,895
- Owner-occupied
- 34.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.1%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.42
Thomaston demographics
- Population
- 9,831
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 3,956
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thomaston ›
Education in Thomaston
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Thomaston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thomaston
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Thomaston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston | 9,831 | $38,917 | $211,000 | $811 |
| Lincoln Park | 688 | $48,179 | $167,600 | $808 |
| Hannahs Mill | 3,230 | $69,850 | $154,600 | $851 |
| Sunset Village | 825 | $71,574 | $170,300 | — |
| Yatesville | 435 | $64,783 | $156,600 | $868 |
| Meansville | 323 | $50,341 | $281,300 | $1,442 |
| Molena | 635 | $39,743 | — | $1,458 |
| Culloden | 428 | $121,000 | $185,700 | $938 |
| Zebulon | 1,698 | $49,706 | $213,400 | $937 |
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What is the median household income in Thomaston, GA?
The median household income in Thomaston is $38,917, 50% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Thomaston?
The median home value in Thomaston is $211,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Thomaston?
The median gross rent in Thomaston is $811 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Thomaston, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
What is the median age in Thomaston?
The median age in Thomaston is 41.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Thomaston?
The average commute to work in Thomaston is 23 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thomaston?
The unemployment rate in Thomaston is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thomaston?
17.9% of adults in Thomaston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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