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Thomasville

Pop. 18,666·80th most expensive in Georgia·Thomasville rents are up 8.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,738/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$227
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Thomasville · $1,738
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
42% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,738/mo, rent takes about 42% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$49,673/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Thomasville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,856/yr
At $1,738/mo median
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Rents are climbing (8.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Thomasville, GA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,666
Median income
$49,673
Median age
38.6
Renters
49.7%
Age distribution
22.8%
22.4%
23.8%
20.6%
Under 1822.8%
18–3422.4%
35–5423.8%
55–6410.4%
65+20.6%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
39.6%
53.5%
White39.6%
Black53.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.6%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
29%
36.8%
24.9%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma29%
Some college36.8%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
50.3%
49.7%
Owner50.3%
Renter49.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Thomasville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,063 → $49,673
up 12.7%
Population
18,844 → 18,666
down 0.9%
Renter share
49.9% → 49.7%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 24.9%
-2.1 pts
Median age
36.4 → 38.6
+2.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $44,063 to $49,673 across the same window, up 12.7% versus 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27% to 24.9% across the same window.

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Thomasville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Thomasville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Thomasville, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Thomasville is $1,738/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,510/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($49,673/yr), Thomasville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Thomasville an affordable city for renters?

Thomasville is considered stretched for renters. At $1,738/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($49,673/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Thomasville significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Thomasville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,738/mo in Thomasville. The local median household income is $49,673/yr, meaning the typical Thomasville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Thomasville?

Rent in Thomasville has increased 8.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Thomasville rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Thomasville is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #80 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,738/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Thomasville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Thomasville ($1,738/mo): Moultrie ($1,195/mo), Tallahassee ($1,507/mo), Crawfordville ($1,642/mo).

What percentage of Thomasville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.7% of Thomasville households are renters, while 50.3% are owner-occupied. Thomasville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Thomasville rent compare to the national average?

Thomasville's median rent of $1,738/mo is $227 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #80 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,738/mo, rent takes ~42% of Thomasville's median household income ($49,673/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Thomasville 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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