Living in White, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White · Census data 2020–2024
White has 856 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $50,000 (36% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $117,200, the median rent is $728/month.
White is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White at a glance
- Population
- 856
- Median age
- 47.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $117,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $728/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is White a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
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 $117,200, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,136 a month in housing costs.
White median household income
The median household income in White is $50,000 and the income per person is $31,577. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in White: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 727
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 50.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.36
50.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that White has many vacation and second homes.
White demographics
- Population
- 856
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 362
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White ›
Education in White
16.1% of adults 25 and older in White have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 93.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
White vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 856 | $50,000 | $117,200 | $728 |
| Flinton | 169 | $52,813 | $151,600 | — |
| Reade | 1,612 | $75,427 | $120,800 | $725 |
| Chest | 506 | $93,750 | $206,600 | — |
| Coalport | 354 | $75,294 | $57,800 | $627 |
| Rosebud | 351 | $65,114 | $88,900 | — |
| Blain City | 202 | $49,063 | $83,100 | — |
| Clearfield | 1,696 | $87,813 | $212,600 | $752 |
| Beccaria | 1,672 | $59,896 | $105,400 | $1,025 |
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What is the median household income in White, PA?
The median household income in White is $50,000, 36% 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 $117,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in White?
The median gross rent in White is $728 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is White, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in White?
The median age in White is 47.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in White?
The average commute to work in White is 34 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White?
The unemployment rate in White is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White?
16.1% 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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