Living in Whitesboro, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Whitesboro has 1,918 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $67,188 (5% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $154,400, the median rent is $1,028/month.
Whitesboro at a glance
- Population
- 1,918
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $67,188State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $154,400State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,028/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Whitesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Alabama median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Whitesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitesboro the median home value is $154,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,146 a month in housing costs.
Whitesboro median household income
The median household income in Whitesboro is $67,188 and the income per person is $31,159. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Whitesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 977
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 24.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.61
Whitesboro demographics
- Population
- 1,918
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 734
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitesboro ›
Education in Whitesboro
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Whitesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Whitesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro | 1,918 | $67,188 | $154,400 | $1,028 |
| Sardis City | 2,046 | $67,721 | $225,700 | $862 |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 1,993 | $60,360 | $115,900 | $550 |
| Boaz | 10,814 | $49,846 | $199,200 | $663 |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,120 | $80,362 | $158,300 | — |
| Reece City | 784 | $66,705 | $153,800 | $1,139 |
| Crossville | 2,143 | $49,100 | $129,900 | $695 |
| Egypt | 616 | $37,250 | $207,600 | — |
| New Union | 996 | $43,462 | $168,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Whitesboro, AL?
The median household income in Whitesboro is $67,188, 5% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Whitesboro?
The median home value in Whitesboro is $154,400, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Whitesboro?
The median gross rent in Whitesboro is $1,028 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Whitesboro, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Alabama median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Whitesboro?
The median age in Whitesboro is 45.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Whitesboro?
The average commute to work in Whitesboro is 27 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitesboro?
The unemployment rate in Whitesboro is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitesboro?
16.2% of adults in Whitesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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