Thomaston 48 Poor
Thomaston Livability #538 ranked city in Alabama#26,042 ranked city in the USARanks better than 11% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Thomaston

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Housing

    High-priced homes, limited home affordability and an unstable real estate market featuring below-average home prices might contribute to this area's low housing score.

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      Thomaston transportation information

      Statistic Thomaston Alabama National
      Average one way commute28min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.0%85.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool21.0%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.1%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%2.9%4.6%
      Source: The Thomaston, AL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).