Living in Whitewater, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitewater · Census data 2020–2024
Whitewater has 1,181 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $77,898 (21% lower than the California median), the median home value is $299,400, the median rent is $1,190/month.
Whitewater is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Whitewater at a glance
- Population
- 1,181
- Median age
- 41State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $77,898State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $299,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,190/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Whitewater a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Whitewater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitewater the median home value is $299,400, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,190 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,250 a month in housing costs.
Whitewater median household income
The median household income in Whitewater is $77,898 and the income per person is $25,437. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Whitewater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 393
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.14
Whitewater demographics
- Population
- 1,181
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 375
- Foreign-born
- 11.7%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitewater ›
Education in Whitewater
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Whitewater have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitewater
- Unemployment rate
- 18.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Whitewater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater | 1,181 | $77,898 | $299,400 | $1,190 |
| Cabazon | 1,887 | $48,704 | $270,400 | $1,519 |
| Desert Hot Springs | 33,200 | $52,761 | $354,800 | $1,412 |
| Morongo Valley | 4,209 | $51,949 | $285,400 | $1,354 |
| Garnet | 7,382 | $72,694 | $267,900 | $1,907 |
| Banning | 31,093 | $61,764 | $352,100 | $1,650 |
| Palm Springs | 45,070 | $73,119 | $604,000 | $1,562 |
| Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 3,957 | $73,678 | $532,400 | $1,554 |
| Desert Edge | 3,778 | $37,429 | $76,300 | $903 |
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What is the median household income in Whitewater, CA?
The median household income in Whitewater is $77,898, 21% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Whitewater?
The median home value in Whitewater is $299,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Whitewater?
The median gross rent in Whitewater is $1,190 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Whitewater, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Whitewater?
The median age in Whitewater is 41 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Whitewater?
The average commute to work in Whitewater is 34 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitewater?
The unemployment rate in Whitewater is 18.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitewater?
7.9% of adults in Whitewater 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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