Living in White, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White · Census data 2020–2024
White has 1,138 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $56,136 (28% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $135,200, the median rent is $1,010/month.
White is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White at a glance
- Population
- 1,138
- Median age
- 42.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,136State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $135,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,010/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is White a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
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 $135,200, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
White median household income
The median household income in White is $56,136 and the income per person is $38,116. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in White: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 579
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.03
White demographics
- Population
- 1,138
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 558
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White ›
Education in White
20.5% of adults 25 and older in White have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
White vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,138 | $56,136 | $135,200 | $1,010 |
| Beaver Falls | 8,850 | $49,924 | $92,100 | $727 |
| West Mayfield | 1,332 | $54,731 | $136,800 | $968 |
| Eastvale | 151 | $44,167 | $59,600 | $1,319 |
| Patterson | 3,083 | $67,171 | $233,400 | $986 |
| Patterson Heights | 711 | $102,969 | $218,500 | $925 |
| Chippewa | 8,005 | $94,806 | $255,600 | $888 |
| New Brighton | 5,567 | $52,939 | $109,200 | $749 |
| Fallston | 271 | $73,906 | $118,000 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in White, PA?
The median household income in White is $56,136, 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $135,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in White?
The median gross rent in White is $1,010 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is White, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in White?
The median age in White is 42.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in White?
The average commute to work in White is 22 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White?
The unemployment rate in White is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White?
20.5% 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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