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Thomasville, NC

Thomasville, NC.

Population: 49,510 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Thomasville, NC is $241,045 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,888 after a median 54.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,270/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$241,045

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

54.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$241,045
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
10-year appreciation
+105.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$241,902
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$279,888
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+9.8%
Median days on market
54.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
153
For-sale inventory
176
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
176
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,270/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Davidson County Schools, Thomasville City Schools
Schools include
E Lawson Brown Middle, East Davidson High, Fair Grove Elementary, Hasty Elementary, Ledford Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hail, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
195
Days with Moderate air quality
164
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,902
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,375

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Hiatt Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,117 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
35.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,341
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,299
Average weekly wage
$1,000
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
852

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ThomasvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$241,045$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$279,888$330,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,270/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,341$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Thomasville, NC?
$241,045.
What is the median sale price in Thomasville, NC?
$279,888.
How long do homes take to sell in Thomasville, NC?
Median days on market: 54.5 days.
What is typical rent in Thomasville, NC?
Typical rent: $1,270/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Thomasville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hail, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Thomasville, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Thomasville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thomasville, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thomasville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Thomasville, NC?
14 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Thomasville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Thomasville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Thomasville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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