What are the schools like in Thomasville, GA?

Thomasville is served primarily by Thomas County. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Thomasville?

The median household income in Thomasville, GA is $45,789 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Thomasville, GA?

Thomasville has an average high temperature of 61.6°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Thomasville, GA affordable or expensive?

Thomasville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thomasville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,400 and the median rent is $1,008 per month.

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

Thomasville has a violent crime rate of 661.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3283.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thomasville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Thomasville is a small city of 18,744 in Georgia, with a median household income of $45,789 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Thomasville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Thomasville 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: 96.1

Thomasville's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thomasville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thomasville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,008	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,789	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Thomasville's violent crime rate is 661.0 per 100,000 residents — 74% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

661.0 /100k

Property Crime

3283.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Thomasville is served primarily by Thomas County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thomasville, GA	National Avg
School District	Thomas County	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thomasville sees average highs of 61.6°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Thomasville, GA
Average High — January	61.6°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Thomasville, GA	National Avg
Population	18,744	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	55.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ochlocknee, GA 10 mi Boston, GA 12 mi Coolidge, GA 14 mi Cairo, GA 14 mi Barwick, GA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Thomasville

Thomasville, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

31792 31757

Thomasville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thomasville, GA affordable or expensive?

Thomasville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thomasville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $190,400 and median rent is $1,008/month.

What is the crime rate in Thomasville, GA?

Thomasville's violent crime rate is 661.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3283.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thomasville?

Public schools in Thomasville are operated by Thomas County. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thomasville, GA a good place to live?

Thomasville, GA has a population of 18,744, a median household income of $45,789, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Thomasville?

Thomasville averages 61.6°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thomasville?

Thomasville, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 31792, 31757.

What is the population of Thomasville?

The population of Thomasville, Georgia is 18,744 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thomasville?

Key numbers for living in Thomasville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $190,400, median household income $45,789, crime index 167 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thomasville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.