Thomaston, AL is a small town located in Lamar County. It has a population of 6,788 people and is ranked #47 out of all the cities in Alabama according to bestplaces.net. The rankings are determined by various criteria, including cost of living, crime rate, public education and housing availability. The cost of living in Thomaston is 8% lower than the U.S average while the crime rate is 49% lower than the U.S average making it a safe city to live in. Public education in Thomaston is well above average, with an overall score of 8 out of 10 for primary schools and 10 out of 10 for secondary schools according to bestplaces.net's ratings system. Additionally, housing availability is also very good; there are over 400 homes available for sale or rent at any given time, ensuring that anyone looking for a place to live can find what they need within this area. All these factors make Thomaston an attractive place to live and work in Alabama.
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