Living in Thomas, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thomas · Census data 2020–2024
Thomas has 599 residents with a median age of 56.4. The median household income is $56,042 (6% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $157,400, the median rent is $792/month.
Thomas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Thomas at a glance
- Population
- 599
- Median age
- 56.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $56,042State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $157,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $792/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Thomas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 22%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Thomas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thomas the median home value is $157,400, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $867 a month in housing costs.
Thomas median household income
The median household income in Thomas is $56,042 and the income per person is $29,046. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Thomas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 317
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 30.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.35
30.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Thomas has many vacation and second homes.
Thomas demographics
- Population
- 599
- Median age
- 56.4
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 41.2%
- Households
- 219
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thomas ›
Education in Thomas
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Thomas have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thomas
- Unemployment rate
- 22%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Thomas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas | 599 | $56,042 | $157,400 | $792 |
| Davis | 663 | $47,446 | $177,100 | $550 |
| Hendricks | 375 | $58,333 | $133,000 | $688 |
| Hambleton | 203 | $48,750 | $113,500 | — |
| Bayard | 299 | $33,462 | $73,200 | $690 |
| Parsons | 1,448 | $40,547 | $96,300 | $650 |
| St. George | 142 | $87,813 | — | — |
| Aurora | 284 | $55,444 | — | — |
| Rowlesburg | 773 | $61,964 | $99,800 | $674 |
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What is the median household income in Thomas, WV?
The median household income in Thomas is $56,042, 6% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Thomas?
The median home value in Thomas is $157,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Thomas?
The median gross rent in Thomas is $792 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Thomas, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 22%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Thomas?
The median age in Thomas is 56.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Thomas?
The average commute to work in Thomas is 19 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thomas?
The unemployment rate in Thomas is 22% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thomas?
20.1% of adults in Thomas 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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