Living in Whitmore, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitmore · Census data 2020–2024
Whitmore has 207 residents with a median age of 55.6. The median home value is $364,300.
Whitmore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Whitmore at a glance
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 55.6State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $364,300State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Whitmore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Whitmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitmore the median home value is $364,300, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,701 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Whitmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 116
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 18.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.07
Whitmore demographics
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 55.6
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitmore ›
Education in Whitmore
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Whitmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitmore
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Whitmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore | 207 | — | $364,300 | — |
| Shingletown | 2,164 | $66,635 | $235,900 | — |
| Round Mountain | 169 | $57,188 | $220,000 | — |
| Millville | 939 | $141,500 | $433,300 | — |
| Manton | 629 | $120,000 | $424,700 | — |
| Palo Cedro | 3,685 | $120,152 | $551,600 | $1,375 |
| Bella Vista | 4,511 | $90,566 | $464,300 | — |
| Jones Valley | 1,122 | $82,083 | $197,300 | — |
| Anderson | 11,255 | $47,375 | $283,000 | $962 |
More for people moving to Whitmore
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What is the average home price in Whitmore?
The median home value in Whitmore is $364,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Whitmore, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Whitmore?
The median age in Whitmore is 55.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Whitmore?
The average commute to work in Whitmore is 38 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitmore?
The unemployment rate in Whitmore is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitmore?
18.9% of adults in Whitmore 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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