Living in White, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White · Census data 2020–2024
White has 953 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $79,286 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $173,200, the median rent is $891/month.
White is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White at a glance
- Population
- 953
- Median age
- 32.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $79,286State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $173,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $891/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 54%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is White a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in White
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White the median home value is $173,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $891 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
White median household income
The median household income in White is $79,286 and the income per person is $22,882. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in White: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 305
- Owner-occupied
- 54%
- Renter-occupied
- 46%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.48
White demographics
- Population
- 953
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 32.8%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 274
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White ›
Education in White
6.8% of adults 25 and older in White have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
White vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 953 | $79,286 | $173,200 | $891 |
| Cartersville | 24,074 | $84,437 | $338,200 | $1,229 |
| Emerson | 1,573 | $75,250 | $226,600 | $1,486 |
| Fairmount | 1,279 | $63,056 | $135,200 | $1,090 |
| Adairsville | 4,999 | $103,449 | $252,300 | $990 |
| Kingston | 993 | $52,682 | $217,000 | $932 |
| Waleska | 808 | $56,250 | $483,300 | $879 |
| Euharlee | 4,230 | $99,597 | $247,400 | — |
| Canton | 35,741 | $80,091 | $407,800 | $1,680 |
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What is the median household income in White, GA?
The median household income in White is $79,286, about the same as the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in White?
The median home value in White is $173,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in White?
The median gross rent in White is $891 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is White, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
What is the median age in White?
The median age in White is 32.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in White?
The average commute to work in White is 26 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White?
The unemployment rate in White is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White?
6.8% of adults in White 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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