Thomaston is a small town of 2,087 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $71,301
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Thomaston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Thomaston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Thomaston city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.8
Thomaston's overall cost of living index is 94.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Thomaston costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Thomaston, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$229,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$890
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,301
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Thomaston's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
22.2 /100k
Property Crime
454.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Thomaston is served primarily by Thomaston School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Thomaston, CT
National Avg
School District
Thomaston School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Thomaston sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.6 inches of snow per year.
Thomaston's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Thomaston roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $229,700 and median rent is $890/month.
Thomaston's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 454.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Thomaston are operated by Thomaston School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Thomaston, CT has a population of 2,087, a median household income of $71,301, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Thomaston averages 36.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches
with about 38.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Thomaston, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06787.
The population of Thomaston, Connecticut is 2,087 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Thomaston: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $229,700, median household income $71,301, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thomaston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
