Thomson is a small town of 6,839 in Georgia, with a median household income of $42,793
and a 6.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Thomson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Thomson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Thomson 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: 91.0
Thomson's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Thomson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Thomson, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$903
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,793
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Thomson's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
168.9 /100k
Property Crime
605.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Thomson is served primarily by McDuffie County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Thomson, GA
National Avg
School District
McDuffie County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Thomson sees average highs of 56.7°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Thomson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Thomson roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,000 and median rent is $903/month.
Thomson's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 605.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Thomson are operated by McDuffie County.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Thomson, GA has a population of 6,839, a median household income of $42,793, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
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.
Thomson averages 56.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Thomson, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30824.
The population of Thomson, Georgia is 6,839 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Thomson: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $120,000, median household income $42,793, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thomson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
