Living in Thomson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thomson · Census data 2020–2024
Thomson has 6,821 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $42,180 (45% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $161,100, the median rent is $848/month.
Thomson at a glance
- Population
- 6,821
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $42,180State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $161,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $848/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 48.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Thomson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Thomson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thomson the median home value is $161,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, which is 43.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,283 a month in housing costs.
Thomson median household income
The median household income in Thomson is $42,180 and the income per person is $22,045. 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Thomson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,776
- Owner-occupied
- 48.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.5%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.62
Thomson demographics
- Population
- 6,821
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 2,522
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thomson ›
Education in Thomson
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Thomson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thomson
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.6%
Thomson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson | 6,821 | $42,180 | $161,100 | $848 |
| Dearing | 760 | $66,146 | $114,100 | $1,105 |
| Camak | 356 | $62,440 | — | — |
| Harlem | 3,885 | $46,197 | $274,500 | — |
| Warrenton | 2,000 | $34,103 | $67,200 | $736 |
| Norwood | 314 | $31,080 | $76,000 | $681 |
| Appling | 702 | $88,309 | $299,300 | — |
| Grovetown | 17,014 | $85,660 | $254,300 | $1,407 |
| Stapleton | 460 | $48,333 | $154,700 | $776 |
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What is the median household income in Thomson, GA?
The median household income in Thomson is $42,180, 45% 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 Thomson?
The median home value in Thomson is $161,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Thomson?
The median gross rent in Thomson is $848 per month, about 43.4% of household income.
Is Thomson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
What is the median age in Thomson?
The median age in Thomson is 38.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Thomson?
The average commute to work in Thomson is 17 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thomson?
The unemployment rate in Thomson is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thomson?
13.3% of adults in Thomson 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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