Living in White City, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White City · Census data 2020–2024

White City has 458 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $48,750 (34% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $58,600, the median rent is $828/month.

White City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

White City at a glance

Population
458
Median age
48State: 37.4
Median household income
$48,750State: $74,275
Median home value
$58,600State: $217,200
Median rent
$828/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16%
Average commute
30 min

Is White City a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.4%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in White City

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White City the median home value is $58,600, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,088 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

White City$58,600
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

White City$828
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

White City median household income

The median household income in White City is $48,750 and the income per person is $27,900. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

White City$48,750
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in White City: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
282
Owner-occupied
85.7%
Renter-occupied
14.3%
Vacant
20.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1962
Average household size
2.05

White City demographics

Population
458
Median age
48
Under 18
24.5%
65 and older
29%
Households
223
Foreign-born
1.3%
Veterans
33.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.5%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White City ›

Education in White City

16% of adults 25 and older in White City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

White City16%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in White City

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
30 minState: 20 min
Work from home
10.2%
Drive alone
80.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
80.7%

White City vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
White City458$48,750$58,600$828
Herington2,164$70,574$85,200$945
Dwight242$67,000$86,800$975
Wilsey164$63,333$53,300—
Woodbine137$52,159$90,000$791
Alta Vista443$51,250$85,000$983
Council Grove2,265$57,962$134,900$715
Grandview Plaza2,015$41,871$62,100$901
Junction City22,331$61,181$171,500$1,024

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Living in White City: FAQ

What is the median household income in White City, KS?

The median household income in White City is $48,750, 34% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in White City?

The median home value in White City is $58,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in White City?

The median gross rent in White City is $828 per month, about 33.4% of household income.

Is White City, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.4%.

What is the median age in White City?

The median age in White City is 48 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in White City?

The average commute to work in White City is 30 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in White City?

The unemployment rate in White City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is White City?

16% of adults in White City 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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