Living in White Mountain Lake, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Mountain Lake · Census data 2020–2024
White Mountain Lake has 2,910 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $50,263 (37% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $172,700, the median rent is $628/month.
White Mountain Lake at a glance
- Population
- 2,910
- Median age
- 35.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,263State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $172,700State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $628/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is White Mountain Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in White Mountain Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Mountain Lake the median home value is $172,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,305 a month in housing costs.
White Mountain Lake median household income
The median household income in White Mountain Lake is $50,263 and the income per person is $24,007. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in White Mountain Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,754
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 33.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.49
33.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that White Mountain Lake has many vacation and second homes.
White Mountain Lake demographics
- Population
- 2,910
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 1,169
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Mountain Lake ›
Education in White Mountain Lake
13.8% of adults 25 and older in White Mountain Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Mountain Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
White Mountain Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountain Lake | 2,910 | $50,263 | $172,700 | $628 |
| Show Low | 12,102 | $60,368 | $299,600 | $1,110 |
| Shumway | 169 | $56,317 | $146,200 | — |
| Taylor | 4,183 | $90,275 | $307,500 | $743 |
| Linden | 2,502 | $98,038 | $411,300 | — |
| Wagon Wheel | 1,716 | $68,495 | $320,400 | $1,309 |
| Lake of the Woods | 3,250 | $55,987 | $272,200 | $812 |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 4,101 | $60,694 | $370,800 | $1,200 |
| Snowflake | 6,444 | $76,174 | $271,800 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in White Mountain Lake, AZ?
The median household income in White Mountain Lake is $50,263, 37% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in White Mountain Lake?
The median home value in White Mountain Lake is $172,700, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in White Mountain Lake?
The median gross rent in White Mountain Lake is $628 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is White Mountain Lake, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in White Mountain Lake?
The median age in White Mountain Lake is 35.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in White Mountain Lake?
The average commute to work in White Mountain Lake is 38 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Mountain Lake?
The unemployment rate in White Mountain Lake is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Mountain Lake?
13.8% of adults in White Mountain Lake 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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