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Revitalization in the center of “Chair City”
Downtown Thomasville isn’t just the geographic and historical heart of the city, it’s the cultural center, too. It's home to “The Big Chair,” a 30-foot replica of a Duncan Phyfe armchair, as well as the oldest railroad depot in North Carolina and a collection of local markets, shops and eateries. "Downtown Thomasville is a pretty small area, but it has everything you would want and more. There are a lot of small businesses that have brought some new excitement to the area," says Realtor Lynn Stewart of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty. Jenny Brewer, a Keller Williams Realtor who grew up in Thomasville, agrees. “It really is a very charming small town. There’s a lot of rebuilding and restoration going on.” She adds that the revitalization is thanks in part to the “active historic preservation group,” local nonprofit PACE Downtown. “The city has also gotten the Main Street Grant, which is federal funding that’s awarded to restore storefronts back to their historical look and bring businesses into downtown,” says Stewart, referring to the Downtown Strong Initiative Grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Main Street and Rural Economic Development Division awarded to the city in 2019. “There are a lot of nice little old-fashioned diners, locally owned places, landmarks, et cetera. It really is a cute, very charming downtown. What Thomasville’s doing to bring businesses downtown, they’re doing a good job of it.”
Downtown Thomasville is famous for the Big Chair.
The Pretty Lady Hair Studio in Downtown Thomasville is easy to spot with its colorful mural.
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Eclectic styles, competitive prices
Housing here runs the gamut from early 20th-century-era Cape Cod and Craftsman-style cottages and 1930s Tudor-inspired homes to midcentury Minimal Traditional and ranch-style homes. There are even Colonial and Greek Revival-style homes, classic brick bungalows and the occasional new build. Shady, grid-patterned residential streets branch from either side of East and West Main Street. Prices range between $100,000 and $250,000, but the median hovers around the $153,000 mark, well below the median for the city.
A Tudor-inspired home basks in the sun in Downtown Thomasville.
Greek Revival homes are among the largest in Downtown Thomasville.
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Thomasville schools
Neighborhood kids are served by the four-school district, Thomasville City Schools. Between kindergarten and third grade, youngsters go to Thomasville Primary School, which earns a C-plus grade from Niche. Fourth and fifth graders go to Liberty Drive Elementary, which earns a C. Older students attend Thomasville Middle and High Schools between sixth and 12th grade. The middle school earns a C grade from Niche, while the high school earns a C-plus. Both Thomasville Middle and High School are conveniently within half a mile of most Erwin Heights homes, near the corner of Unity Street and Bulldog Drive. Thomasville High offers a Career & Technical Education Career Pathway, in which students can take classes in carpentry, entrepreneurship, business, health science, culinary arts, manufacturing, sales and digital design/animation.
Thomasville Primary School has students in grades Pk, K-3 with less than 800 students enrolled.
Liberty Drive Elementary School received an overall grade of C from Niche.
Thomasville Middle School has a large campus in Thomasville, NC.
Thomasville High School has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
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Recreation for the sporty, bookish and social butterflies
The Thomasville Central Rec Center hosts after-school and athletic programs. It also offers a kitchen, gymnasium and reservable activity room. Outside, there are three tennis/pickleball courts, a handball wall, a basketball court and a sunny, multiuse athletic field. Just a few blocks west down East Main Street, there’s another basketball court at Doak Park, alongside a skatepark and a fully fenced baseball diamond. The Thomasville Public Library is between the two parks, off Randolph Street. Brewer says that the nearby Thomasville Woman’s Club has been part of the recent wave of revitalization sweeping through the area. “It was kind of the hub of Thomasville when I was growing up but later fell into disrepair. It’s being restored now, and starting to be big again,” she says. The historic building has housed the Rotary Club, Lions Club and Woman’s Club since 1937.
Teens practice their swing at Doak Park in Downtown Thomasville.
Thomasville Central Rec Center is a popular destination within the neighborhood.
The Public Library in Downtown Thomasville highlights Memorial Day.
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Main Street retail and restaurants
For groceries and other everyday essentials, there’s a Food Lion less than a mile and a half north and a Walmart Supercenter less than 4 miles south. Locals can pick up fresh, seasonal produce, other food items and scratch-made goods at the Thomasville Farmers Market. It’s on East Guilford Street, within a mile of most homes, and open on Saturday mornings from May-September, as well as every third Tuesday evening year-round. The rustic brick storefronts on East and West Main Street in the middle of the neighborhood aren’t just for show. They’re home to retail, ranging from hobby and game stores like Mike’s Trains and Out of the Box Gaming, to florists, jewelers, music shops and tattoo parlors. True to Thomasville's reputation as “Chair City,” there are plenty of furniture stores as well, like Carolina Warehouse Enterprises and For the Love of Bamboo. For classic American fare against the backdrop of vintage diner vibes, head to S&S Grill. Cross Ties Restaurant & Catering, one of Brewer’s favorite eateries, is nearby, too, offering an eclectic menu of Southern comfort food, plus Asian and Latin American-inspired fare.
You can grab a good meal and enjoy great service at S&S Grill in Downtown Thomasville.
Out of the Box Gaming offers unique games and an arcade in Downtown Thomasville.
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Thomasville happenings
The Everybody’s Day festival is the oldest festival in the state; it’s been celebrated every September for more than 100 years, drawing crowds as huge as 70,000 in recent years. Entertainment involves carnival rides, live music, arts and crafts vendors and tons of food. The Spring Daze event marks the opening day of the Thomasville Farmers Market every May with food trucks, a bouncy house, music and local produce, maker and artisan vendors. In December, locals flock downtown for the annual Christmas Parade, when Santa Claus processes down Main Street with floats, marching bands and vintage cars.
City center convenience
Bus stops on Davidson County Transportation’s Red Route are close at hand on East and West Main Street. The route connects residents to Thomasville Medical Center on the west side of town and the Walmart Supercenter on the south side of town, among other destinations. Business Route 85 is about a mile and a half north of Downtown Thomasville, and Interstate 85 is about a mile and a half south.
Downtown Thomasville offers bus stops on the east and west sides of Main Street.
Residents of Downtown Thomasville are connected to surrounding communities via Interstate 85.
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Parks in this Area
Optimist Park
Memorial Park
Basketball
Disc Golf
Football
Thomasville Central Rec Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Doak Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Myers Park
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
38 min drive
Bus
Lexington Ave & Miller St
Bus
Hill's Farm & Garden
Bus
Church Of God
Bus
E Main St & Maple Ave
Bus
Davidson County Ems Building
Bus
Horner & Associates
Bus
W Main St & Winston St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Thomasville
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Thomasville, Thomasville sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Thomasville, Thomasville over the last 12 months is $194,936, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Come explore this stunning Tudor home, beautifully situated in the heart of the Thomasville Historic District. This charming two-story brick residence offers a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort.Step inside to discover an inviting formal dining room, a spacious living room, and two versatile bonus rooms. The first floor features a bedroom, one and a half baths, a
This stunning 5-bedroom, 3 full-bath home is a perfect blend of style & traditional charm. All bathrooms have been beautifully renovated, & the refinished hardwood floors have been stained to highlight the home’s timeless charm. The chef’s-size kitchen boasts a gas stove,double oven,real wood cabinets, new DW, new fridge, & a walk-in pantry. Natural light floods the home,especially in the
Stately custom-built home in beautiful downtown Thomasville. This home is a rare find boasting over 4000 sf with an abundance of space and much room to grow. Home was constructed with a unique concrete exterior, partially fenced, double garage, carport and circle drive. New LVP flooring, carpet, and paint has been recently updated throughout most of the house. The kitchen has tons of cabinetry
Marathon Property Solutions Presents: 2-B Cates Avenue, Thomasville, NC 27360: Fully renovated 1 bedroom, 1 bath duplex unit. Located in the heart of Thomasville. Features LVT flooring throughout (no carpet!). Neutral paint throughout. Newer appliances. Gas wall furnace & window AC units. Covered front stoop. Lawn care is provided. NO PETS. Showings begin 4/3/2025.$750.00 Monthly Rent
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,440
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,129
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,310
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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