Living in White Mills, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Mills · Census data 2020–2024
White Mills has 703 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $27,284 (65% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $195,000, the median rent is $1,156/month.
White Mills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Mills at a glance
- Population
- 703
- Median age
- 47State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $27,284State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $195,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,156/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is White Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Mills the median home value is $195,000, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,473 a month in housing costs.
White Mills median household income
The median household income in White Mills is $27,284 and the income per person is $20,656. 38.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in White Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 364
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.12
White Mills demographics
- Population
- 703
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 10.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Mills ›
Education in White Mills
14.9% of adults 25 and older in White Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
White Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Mills | 703 | $27,284 | $195,000 | $1,156 |
| Palmyra | 1,241 | $72,361 | $283,100 | $1,070 |
| Texas | 2,223 | $42,403 | $215,900 | $1,016 |
| Berlin | 2,832 | $68,494 | $246,900 | $954 |
| Honesdale | 4,467 | $47,485 | $182,400 | $1,097 |
| Hawley | 925 | $48,160 | $188,400 | $1,025 |
| Cherry Ridge | 2,090 | $80,250 | $279,800 | $892 |
| Bethany | 279 | $100,250 | $236,800 | $742 |
| Prompton | 248 | $70,625 | $174,000 | $1,100 |
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What is the median household income in White Mills, PA?
The median household income in White Mills is $27,284, 65% 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 Mills?
The median home value in White Mills is $195,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in White Mills?
The median gross rent in White Mills is $1,156 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is White Mills, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.7%.
What is the median age in White Mills?
The median age in White Mills is 47 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in White Mills?
The average commute to work in White Mills is 27 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Mills?
The unemployment rate in White Mills is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Mills?
14.9% of adults in White Mills 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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