Living in Whitehall, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitehall · Census data 2020–2024
Whitehall has 2,690 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $47,683 (45% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $102,000, the median rent is $975/month.
Whitehall at a glance
- Population
- 2,690
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $47,683State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $102,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Whitehall a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
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 $102,000, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,269 a month in housing costs.
Whitehall median household income
The median household income in Whitehall is $47,683 and the income per person is $22,549. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Whitehall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,311
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 21.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.63
Whitehall demographics
- Population
- 2,690
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 1,024
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitehall ›
Education in Whitehall
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Whitehall have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitehall
- Unemployment rate
- 14%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Whitehall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall | 2,690 | $47,683 | $102,000 | $975 |
| West Haven | 234 | $85,250 | $245,000 | — |
| North Granville | 531 | $69,363 | $133,800 | — |
| Fort Ann | 436 | $76,705 | $184,900 | $1,092 |
| Fair Haven | 2,724 | $62,404 | $176,500 | $830 |
| Poultney | 1,033 | $70,536 | $196,600 | $868 |
| Bolton Landing | 216 | $94,438 | $418,400 | — |
| East Poultney | 176 | $73,059 | $225,000 | — |
| Granville | 2,310 | $46,927 | $143,100 | $796 |
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What is the median household income in Whitehall, NY?
The median household income in Whitehall is $47,683, 45% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $102,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Whitehall?
The median gross rent in Whitehall is $975 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Whitehall, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
What is the median age in Whitehall?
The median age in Whitehall is 36.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Whitehall?
The average commute to work in Whitehall is 26 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitehall?
The unemployment rate in Whitehall is 14% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitehall?
13.6% 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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