Thomasville, North Carolina
Among the top 19% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 43% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 10% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US places
- bottom 5% for school quality
Thomasville is a mid-size city in North Carolina with about 27,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, annual snowfall, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
Official websitethomasville-nc.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.4 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 69% of US places
Home Value$146k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$795better than 66% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.90%better than 56% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.53%better than 54% of US places
Unemployment5.2%better than 38% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.4 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.9 inbetter than 75% of US places
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 31% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.9better than 59% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 18% of US places
School Quality32.6better than 5% of US places
Violent Crime748/100kbetter than 49% of US places
Property Crime2156/100kbetter than 16% of US places
Community
Population27,13095th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5184th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8421st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.2%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)17.8%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.1%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 79% of US places
Walkability7.6/20better than 68% of US places
Airport Distance67 mibetter than 57% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.1%better than 39% of US places
Amenities Nearby27.64better than 27% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Thomasville an affordable place to live?
- Thomasville is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 69% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Thomasville?
- The median home value in Thomasville is $146k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Thomasville?
- Median household income in Thomasville is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Thomasville?
- Median gross rent in Thomasville is $795 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Thomasville safe?
- Thomasville is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 748/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 2156/100k.
- What is the weather like in Thomasville?
- Thomasville averages 79°F in July and 40°F in January, with 46.4 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Thomasville?
- Public-school quality in Thomasville is below average, scoring better than 5% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Thomasville?
- The average one-way commute in Thomasville is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)