Living in Whitman, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitman · Census data 2020–2024
Whitman has 15,295 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $108,933 (5% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $472,700, the median rent is $1,771/month.
Whitman at a glance
- Population
- 15,295
- Median age
- 40.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $108,933State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $472,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,771/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Whitman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whitman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitman the median home value is $472,700, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,771 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,635 a month in housing costs.
Whitman median household income
The median household income in Whitman is $108,933 and the income per person is $46,106. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Whitman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,980
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.65
Whitman demographics
- Population
- 15,295
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 5,742
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitman ›
Education in Whitman
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Whitman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitman
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Whitman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman | 15,295 | $108,933 | $472,700 | $1,771 |
| Abington | 17,053 | $125,400 | $539,600 | $1,724 |
| East Bridgewater | 14,456 | $133,853 | $510,200 | $1,981 |
| Rockland | 17,701 | $112,405 | $472,900 | $1,610 |
| Hanson | 10,660 | $132,200 | $533,900 | $1,821 |
| Brockton | 105,386 | $80,115 | $437,500 | $1,641 |
| Holbrook | 11,380 | $115,210 | $465,400 | $1,094 |
| Hanover | 14,845 | $189,803 | $755,400 | $1,845 |
| West Bridgewater | 7,708 | $123,406 | $503,800 | $1,921 |
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What is the median household income in Whitman, MA?
The median household income in Whitman is $108,933, 5% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Whitman?
The median home value in Whitman is $472,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Whitman?
The median gross rent in Whitman is $1,771 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Whitman, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Whitman?
The median age in Whitman is 40.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Whitman?
The average commute to work in Whitman is 36 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitman?
The unemployment rate in Whitman is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitman?
31.3% of adults in Whitman 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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