Thomasville is a small city of 27,130 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $48,457
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Thomasville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 91.4
Thomasville's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Thomasville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Thomasville, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$146,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$795
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,457
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Thomasville's violent crime rate is 330.6 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
330.6 /100k
Property Crime
2296.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Thomasville is served primarily by Thomasville City Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Thomasville, NC
National Avg
School District
Thomasville City Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Thomasville sees average highs of 51.7°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Thomasville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Thomasville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $146,200 and median rent is $795/month.
Thomasville's violent crime rate is 330.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2296.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Thomasville are operated by Thomasville City Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Thomasville, NC has a population of 27,130, a median household income of $48,457, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Thomasville averages 51.7°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Thomasville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27360.
The population of Thomasville, North Carolina is 27,130 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Thomasville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $146,200, median household income $48,457, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.
