Living in White, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White · Census data 2020–2024
White has 4,679 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $75,726 (27% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $349,500, the median rent is $907/month.
White at a glance
- Population
- 4,679
- Median age
- 58.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $75,726State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $349,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $907/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is White a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White the median home value is $349,500, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,506 a month in housing costs.
White median household income
The median household income in White is $75,726 and the income per person is $42,936. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in White: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,301
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.04
White demographics
- Population
- 4,679
- Median age
- 58.9
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 2,205
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White ›
Education in White
24.5% of adults 25 and older in White have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
White vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,679 | $75,726 | $349,500 | $907 |
| Bridgeville | 104 | $75,500 | — | — |
| Belvidere | 2,538 | $95,714 | $279,600 | $1,008 |
| Brookfield | 673 | $59,714 | $324,400 | — |
| Oxford | 2,665 | $102,600 | $263,200 | $1,635 |
| Mountain Lake | 574 | $108,056 | $340,000 | $1,808 |
| Brass Castle | 1,936 | $152,256 | $410,800 | — |
| Washington | 7,334 | $81,336 | $263,300 | $1,348 |
| Delaware | 101 | $66,528 | $266,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in White, NJ?
The median household income in White is $75,726, 27% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $349,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in White?
The median gross rent in White is $907 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is White, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in White?
The median age in White is 58.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in White?
The average commute to work in White is 33 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White?
The unemployment rate in White is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White?
24.5% 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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