Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Thomasville, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$984
Population
19,721
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Bask in the City of Roses’ historic charm
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Rural
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Historic
Nestled in the Red Hills Region of Southwest Georgia, Thomasville is a charming small town steeped in a rich history. Residents and visitors alike can take a glimpse into the Victorian Era with numerous plantations, museums, and historic sites strewn throughout Thomasville, which was then known as the “Winter Resort of the South.”
Today, Thomasville is the self-proclaimed City of Roses, boasting an array of beautiful rose gardens in addition to an annual Rose Festival. Thomasville hosts plenty of other family-friendly events year round as well, including the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Festival, Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale, Due South, Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival, and the Victorian Christmas Festival.
Downtown Thomasville is brimming with delectable restaurants, local shops, boutiques, and art galleries in well-preserved historic buildings along a picturesque Main Street, attracting many residents and visitors on a regular basis. Quick access to U.S. 319 makes getting around from Thomasville easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,890
Average: $73,123
Education
4,841
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,729
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Thomasville, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Thomasville, GA is $937 for a studio, $980 for one bedroom, $1,212 for two bedrooms, and $1,373 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thomasville has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$980/month
680 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Thomasville, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
650 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,696 Students
Public
Grades K-5
822 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
379 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
255 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,696 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
212 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
520 Students
Thomas County Central High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,572 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
700 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
212 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site
- Pebble Hill Plantation
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.