The Town FilesBoston, Georgia
City in Thomas County · population 1,207 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,500
- Household income
- $44,728
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 36.8
Boston is a city of 1,207 people in Thomas County, Georgia. The median home is worth $158,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 94% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 79% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 79% of Georgia towns.
How Boston ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Boston is worth $158,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $44,728, which is more affordable than 47% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $855 a month. 46.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Boston | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $855 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $44,728 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 46.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Boston
| People | Boston | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Boston
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 40.3°F. About 59.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boston since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 19, 2009 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 4, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on November 9, 2025.
Severe weather in Thomas County since 1996
Thomas County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Thomas County
Thomas County had 20,952 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,040 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Boston itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Towns near Boston
- Thomasville, GA11.7 mi · 18,881 people · home $205,200
- Pavo, GA12.0 mi · 622 people · home $120,700
- Quitman, GA13.6 mi · 4,064 people · home $110,700
- Coolidge, GA15.8 mi · 528 people · home $158,400
- Monticello, FL17.9 mi · 2,589 people · home $211,000
- Ochlocknee, GA20.1 mi · 672 people · home $135,400
- Morven, GA20.1 mi · 506 people · home $185,900
- Berlin, GA21.5 mi · 511 people · home $111,200
Boston questions
Is Boston, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Boston scores better for retirees than 79% of Georgia towns and quieter than 94%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Boston?
The median owner-occupied home in Boston is valued at $158,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,728, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $855 a month.
What is the weather like in Boston?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 40.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Boston get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 19, 2009. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)