Living in White Deer, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Deer · Census data 2020–2024
White Deer has 4,402 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $83,611 (7% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $190,900, the median rent is $761/month.
White Deer at a glance
- Population
- 4,402
- Median age
- 44.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $83,611State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $190,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $761/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is White Deer a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White Deer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Deer the median home value is $190,900, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $761 per month, which is 43.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,400 a month in housing costs.
White Deer median household income
The median household income in White Deer is $83,611 and the income per person is $39,065. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in White Deer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,945
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.34
White Deer demographics
- Population
- 4,402
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 1,884
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Deer ›
Education in White Deer
21% of adults 25 and older in White Deer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Deer
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
White Deer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Deer | 4,402 | $83,611 | $190,900 | $761 |
| New Columbia | 766 | $115,176 | $181,900 | — |
| Kelly | 3,765 | $54,886 | $242,900 | $912 |
| Gregg | 4,010 | $80,000 | $169,000 | $920 |
| West Milton | 804 | $47,574 | $174,200 | $695 |
| Allenwood | 246 | $75,000 | $163,400 | $950 |
| Watsontown | 2,005 | $60,051 | $164,600 | $877 |
| Dewart | 1,247 | $79,542 | $206,400 | — |
| Buffalo | 3,584 | $66,781 | $223,200 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in White Deer, PA?
The median household income in White Deer is $83,611, 7% higher 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 Deer?
The median home value in White Deer is $190,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in White Deer?
The median gross rent in White Deer is $761 per month, about 43.4% of household income.
Is White Deer, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
What is the median age in White Deer?
The median age in White Deer is 44.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in White Deer?
The average commute to work in White Deer is 18 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Deer?
The unemployment rate in White Deer is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Deer?
21% of adults in White Deer 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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