Quality of Life and Culture in Thomaston, AL - PlaceVista

Thomaston, AL B

Population: 469

Home Price: $81,700

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Overview

Thomaston is a village in the state of Alabama with a population of 469. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Thomaston has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 25.7 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Thomaston, AL

Employment and Income	Thomaston	Alabama	United States
Per Capita Income	$34,112	$26,163	$32,693
Median Household Income		$51,091	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	6.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	13.9%	13.9%	10.5%

Age	Thomaston	Alabama	United States
Median Age	47.6	41.9	42.3

Gender	Thomaston	Alabama	United States
Male	52.7%	48.6%	49.8%
Female	47.3%	51.4%	50.2%

Race	Thomaston	Alabama	United States
White	50.5%	70.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	49.5%	24.2%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Housing Information	Thomaston	Alabama	United States
Median Home Price	$81,700	$131,174	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$527	$801
Family Households	43.8%	43.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	39.5%	39.5%	26.2%
Homeowners	74.6%	74.0%	72.9%
Renters	25.4%	26.0%	27.1%

Education	Thomaston	Alabama	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	4.3%	10.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	48.6%	48.6%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	17.6%	21.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	6.8%	9.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	12.2%	11.2%	15.0%

Proficiency	Thomaston	Alabama	United States
Mathematics	22.0%	44.1%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	22.0%	42.9%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Thomaston	Alabama	United States
Murder	NA	4.7	3.0
Rape	NA	17.5	38.0
Robbery	NA	31.5	40.7
Assault	NA	79.4	188.5

Property Crime	Thomaston	Alabama	United States
Burglary	NA	149.4	336.1
Theft	NA	1977.4	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	116.7	167.1
Arson	NA	2.3	10.5

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