The Town FilesThomasville, North Carolina
City in Davidson County · population 27,183 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $179,300
- Household income
- $60,935
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.3
Thomasville is a city of 27,183 people in Davidson County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $179,300, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more walkable than 98% of North Carolina towns, more vibrant than 92% of North Carolina towns, better for cycling than 85% of North Carolina towns.
How Thomasville ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Thomasville is worth $179,300, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $60,935, which is more affordable than 82% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $879 a month. 62.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Thomasville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,300 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $879 | $969 |
| Median household income | $60,935 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.4% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Thomasville
| People | Thomasville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 89.5% |
Weather in Thomasville
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 48.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thomasville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 28, 2010 about 8.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 17 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 4, 1985.
Severe weather in Davidson County since 1996
Davidson County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Davidson County
Davidson County had 46,653 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,593 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Thomasville itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Thomasville
13 public schools with 6,518 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledford Senior High | 9-12 | 824 | 17.5 |
| Thomasville Primary | PK-3 | 756 | 16.8 |
| East Davidson High | 9-12 | 722 | 18.5 |
| Ledford Middle | 6-8 | 621 | 16.3 |
| Thomasville High | 9-12 | 596 | 18.1 |
| E Lawson Brown Middle | 6-8 | 551 | 17.2 |
| Fair Grove Elementary | PK-5 | 531 | 15.2 |
| Thomasville Middle | 6-8 | 483 | 20.1 |
| Hasty Elementary | PK-5 | 404 | 13.9 |
| Liberty Drive Elementary | 4-5 | 342 | 18.0 |
| Pilot Elementary | PK-5 | 337 | 16.0 |
| Brier Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 209 | 13.1 |
Towns near Thomasville
- Trinity, NC4.0 mi · 7,006 people · home $216,600
- Archdale, NC7.0 mi · 11,907 people · home $198,000
- High Point, NC9.1 mi · 114,059 people · home $235,800
- Welcome, NC9.9 mi · 4,131 people · home $200,800
- Midway, NC10.1 mi · 4,742 people · home $274,100
- Wallburg, NC10.3 mi · 3,051 people · home $343,700
- Jamestown, NC11.5 mi · 3,668 people · home $326,800
- Lexington, NC12.3 mi · 19,632 people · home $179,900
Thomasville questions
Is Thomasville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Thomasville scores better for retirees than 9% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 12%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Thomasville?
The median owner-occupied home in Thomasville is valued at $179,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,935, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $879 a month.
What is the weather like in Thomasville?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Thomasville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thomasville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2010. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)