What are the schools like in Thomaston, GA?

Thomaston is served primarily by Thomaston-Upson County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Thomaston?

The median household income in Thomaston, GA is $30,298 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Thomaston, GA?

Thomaston has an average high temperature of 57.9°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Thomaston, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Thomaston, GA affordable or expensive?

Thomaston's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thomaston is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,400 and the median rent is $773 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Thomaston, GA?

Thomaston has a violent crime rate of 303.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2436.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thomaston, GA a Good Place to Live?

Thomaston is a small town of 9,720 in Georgia, with a median household income of $30,298 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Thomaston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 92.2

Thomaston's overall cost of living index is 92.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thomaston costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thomaston, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$773	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$30,298	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Thomaston's violent crime rate is 303.2 per 100,000 residents — 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

303.2 /100k

Property Crime

2436.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Thomaston is served primarily by Thomaston-Upson County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thomaston, GA	National Avg
School District	Thomaston-Upson County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thomaston sees average highs of 57.9°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thomaston, GA
Average High — January	57.9°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Thomaston, GA	National Avg
Population	9,720	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	39.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lincoln Park, GA 2 mi Hannahs Mill, GA 3 mi Sunset Village, GA 5 mi The Rock, GA 7 mi Yatesville, GA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Thomaston

Thomaston, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30286

Thomaston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thomaston, GA affordable or expensive?

Thomaston's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thomaston roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,400 and median rent is $773/month.

What is the crime rate in Thomaston, GA?

Thomaston's violent crime rate is 303.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2436.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thomaston?

Public schools in Thomaston are operated by Thomaston-Upson County. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thomaston, GA a good place to live?

Thomaston, GA has a population of 9,720, a median household income of $30,298, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Thomaston?

Thomaston averages 57.9°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thomaston?

Thomaston, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30286.

What is the population of Thomaston?

The population of Thomaston, Georgia is 9,720 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thomaston?

Key numbers for living in Thomaston: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $133,400, median household income $30,298, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.