Living in Whitestown, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitestown · Census data 2020–2024
Whitestown has 12,466 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $123,643 (72% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $373,500, the median rent is $1,842/month.
Whitestown at a glance
- Population
- 12,466
- Median age
- 31.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $123,643State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $373,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,842/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Whitestown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whitestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitestown the median home value is $373,500, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,842 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,109 a month in housing costs.
Whitestown median household income
The median household income in Whitestown is $123,643 and the income per person is $51,985. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Whitestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,937
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2014
- Average household size
- 2.66
Whitestown demographics
- Population
- 12,466
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 4,678
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitestown ›
Education in Whitestown
62.7% of adults 25 and older in Whitestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitestown
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Whitestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestown | 12,466 | $123,643 | $373,500 | $1,842 |
| Zionsville | 32,095 | $172,024 | $587,800 | $1,792 |
| Lebanon | 17,812 | $65,154 | $195,600 | $962 |
| Pittsboro | 4,156 | $126,023 | $312,800 | — |
| Brownsburg | 31,215 | $102,235 | $309,400 | $1,486 |
| Lizton | 543 | $94,844 | $191,800 | $1,164 |
| Clermont | 1,468 | $82,083 | $194,000 | $1,068 |
| Carmel | 101,651 | $141,505 | $486,800 | $1,712 |
| Westfield | 54,677 | $122,789 | $425,700 | $1,667 |
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What is the median household income in Whitestown, IN?
The median household income in Whitestown is $123,643, 72% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Whitestown?
The median home value in Whitestown is $373,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Whitestown?
The median gross rent in Whitestown is $1,842 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Whitestown, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Whitestown?
The median age in Whitestown is 31.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Whitestown?
The average commute to work in Whitestown is 25 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitestown?
The unemployment rate in Whitestown is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitestown?
62.7% of adults in Whitestown 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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