Living in White Lake, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Lake · Census data 2020–2024
White Lake has 970 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $84,375 (17% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $235,300, the median rent is $893/month.
White Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Lake at a glance
- Population
- 970
- Median age
- 49.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $84,375State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $235,300State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $893/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is White Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in White Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Lake the median home value is $235,300, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $893 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
White Lake median household income
The median household income in White Lake is $84,375 and the income per person is $45,411. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in White Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,108
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 63.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.38
63.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that White Lake has many vacation and second homes.
White Lake demographics
- Population
- 970
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 407
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Lake ›
Education in White Lake
43.3% of adults 25 and older in White Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
White Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake | 970 | $84,375 | $235,300 | $893 |
| Elizabethtown | 3,277 | $29,375 | $159,200 | $439 |
| Garland | 704 | $57,829 | $123,900 | $942 |
| Dublin | 349 | $51,429 | $134,600 | $786 |
| Ivanhoe | 275 | $90,724 | $148,500 | — |
| Clarkton | 740 | $27,292 | $140,100 | $1,125 |
| White Oak | 191 | $98,929 | $407,100 | — |
| Ingold | 599 | $50,893 | $33,400 | — |
| Kelly | 616 | $52,703 | $128,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in White Lake, NC?
The median household income in White Lake is $84,375, 17% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in White Lake?
The median home value in White Lake is $235,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in White Lake?
The median gross rent in White Lake is $893 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is White Lake, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in White Lake?
The median age in White Lake is 49.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in White Lake?
The average commute to work in White Lake is 26 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Lake?
The unemployment rate in White Lake is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Lake?
43.3% of adults in White Lake 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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