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City of Thomaston, Georgia

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About homes in Thomaston

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Thomaston in Upson County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1963Median year built1U.S. 1980
63%Built before 198013% built since 2010
66%Detached single-family110% in 5+ unit buildings
35%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$211kMedian home value1Georgia median $303k
50Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Thomaston was built in 1963, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Upson County median of 1977.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Somewhat more of Thomaston's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 63% against 50%, with 3% built since 2010. The largest single share, 30%, dates from 1940-1959. That makes it a newer stock than Upson County as a whole (53% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1940s and 1950s, contractors routinely check for original cast-iron drains, two-wire electrical and undersized panels before pricing a remodel.

Housing in Thomaston is mostly detached single-family: 66% of units, with 10% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Renters are the clear majority in Thomaston: only 35% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the Georgia share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Thomaston is valued at $211,000 (ACS), below the Georgia median of $303,300. Within Upson County the median is $168,700, so Thomaston sits above it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Thomaston 4Se station averages 50 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 62 days a year at 90°F or more and 3 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,463 heating and 1,935 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Thomaston sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Thomaston are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Thomaston housing units by year built
Before 194017.1%
1940-195930.1%
1960-197915.6%
1980-199925%
2000-20099.3%
2010 or later2.9%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Thomaston 4Se, 4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Thomaston, GA?

Most home remodeling projects in Thomaston, GA land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Thomaston?

The median home in the city of Thomaston was built in 1963, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Upson County median of 1977. Somewhat more of Thomaston's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 63% against 50%, with 3% built since 2010. The largest single share, 30%, dates from 1940-1959. That makes it a newer stock than Upson County as a whole (53% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Thomaston have?

Housing in Thomaston is mostly detached single-family: 66% of units, with 10% in buildings of five or more units. Renters are the clear majority in Thomaston: only 35% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the Georgia share of 66%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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