Living in Thomaston, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thomaston · Census data 2020–2024
Thomaston has 2,744 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $157,917 (84% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,084,000, the median rent is $2,218/month.
Thomaston at a glance
- Population
- 2,744
- Median age
- 45.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $157,917State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,084,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,218/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.5%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Thomaston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 84% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 156% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Thomaston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thomaston the median home value is $1,084,000, 226% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,218 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Thomaston median household income
The median household income in Thomaston is $157,917 and the income per person is $99,680. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Thomaston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,003
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 0.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.73
Thomaston demographics
- Population
- 2,744
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 998
- Foreign-born
- 37.1%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thomaston ›
Education in Thomaston
71.5% of adults 25 and older in Thomaston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 36.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thomaston
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 42.7%
- Public transit
- 24.9%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Thomaston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston | 2,744 | $157,917 | $1,084,000 | $2,218 |
| Kensington | 1,189 | $220,625 | $1,550,500 | — |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,593 | $92,474 | $416,100 | $2,446 |
| Russell Gardens | 1,078 | $242,083 | $1,528,400 | $2,161 |
| Great Neck Gardens | 1,492 | $136,092 | $1,289,200 | — |
| Manhasset | 7,716 | $165,932 | $1,356,500 | $1,622 |
| University Gardens | 4,110 | $101,786 | $794,500 | $1,846 |
| Plandome Heights | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,618,000 | — |
| Great Neck Estates | 3,023 | $237,788 | $1,638,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Thomaston, NY?
The median household income in Thomaston is $157,917, 84% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $1,084,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Thomaston?
The median gross rent in Thomaston is $2,218 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Thomaston, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 84% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 156% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Thomaston?
The median age in Thomaston is 45.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Thomaston?
The average commute to work in Thomaston is 40 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thomaston?
The unemployment rate in Thomaston is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thomaston?
71.5% 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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