Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Thomasville, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$752
Population
29,154
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A quiet, friendly city offering convenience and local charm
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Good Schools
The quaint city of Thomasville offers access to several interstate highways for easy commutes to neighboring cities. Thomasville is about a 30-minute commute to both Greensboro and Winston-Salem, two prominent cities in North Carolina.
Filled with residential neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and open green space, Thomasville is a pristine suburb with Southern charm in the beautiful state of North Carolina. Grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, community parks, and athletic fields reside in this small town.
Davidson County Schools offer high-ranking public schools in the area, such as East Davidson High School. With safe neighborhoods, friendly neighbors, and affordable apartments, condos, and houses for rent, Thomasville is a great place to settle down in North Carolina!
Explore the City
You can really work on your swing at the range at Winding Creek Golf Course in Thomasville.
The Thomasville Christmas Parade stands as the largest holiday parade in the area.
Downtown Thomasville showcases eclectic architecture, including Queen Anne-inspired homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,900
Average: $55,191
Education
3,485
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,177
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Thomasville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Thomasville, NC is 13.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Thomasville is 37.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $0. You can expect to pay 4.8% less for groceries, 1.7% less for utilities, and 21.8% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Thomasville, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
383 Students
Public
Grades K-5
357 Students
Liberty Drive Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
319 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
315 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
190 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
651 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
548 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
494 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
494 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
137 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
759 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
679 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
634 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
634 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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.