Living in Whitehall, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitehall · Census data 2020–2024
Whitehall has 3,024 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $61,169 (16% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $212,600, the median rent is $877/month.
Whitehall at a glance
- Population
- 3,024
- Median age
- 39.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,169State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $212,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $877/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Whitehall a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whitehall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitehall the median home value is $212,600, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,170 a month in housing costs.
Whitehall median household income
The median household income in Whitehall is $61,169 and the income per person is $35,868. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Whitehall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,253
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.44
Whitehall demographics
- Population
- 3,024
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 1,175
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitehall ›
Education in Whitehall
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Whitehall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitehall
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Whitehall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall | 3,024 | $61,169 | $212,600 | $877 |
| Montague | 2,531 | $66,750 | $202,200 | $810 |
| Lakewood Club | 1,255 | $71,518 | $157,300 | $1,372 |
| Twin Lake | 2,036 | $84,950 | $250,600 | — |
| Rothbury | 356 | $49,063 | $131,500 | $1,089 |
| North Muskegon | 4,098 | $104,659 | $264,200 | $1,300 |
| New Era | 433 | $77,125 | $180,800 | $900 |
| Muskegon | 37,226 | $44,735 | $142,300 | $996 |
| Roosevelt Park | 4,144 | $62,857 | $193,300 | $1,114 |
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What is the median household income in Whitehall, MI?
The median household income in Whitehall is $61,169, 16% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Whitehall?
The median home value in Whitehall is $212,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Whitehall?
The median gross rent in Whitehall is $877 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Whitehall, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Whitehall?
The median age in Whitehall is 39.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Whitehall?
The average commute to work in Whitehall is 12 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitehall?
The unemployment rate in Whitehall is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitehall?
26.1% of adults in Whitehall 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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