Living in White, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White · Census data 2020–2024
White has 15,170 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $66,186 (15% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $202,600, the median rent is $789/month.
White at a glance
- Population
- 15,170
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $66,186State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $202,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $789/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is White a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
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 $202,600, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,607 a month in housing costs.
White median household income
The median household income in White is $66,186 and the income per person is $39,073. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in White: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,193
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.12
White demographics
- Population
- 15,170
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 6,489
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White ›
Education in White
39.7% of adults 25 and older in White have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
White vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,170 | $66,186 | $202,600 | $789 |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 1,101 | $51,930 | $136,800 | $825 |
| Indiana | 14,212 | $40,857 | $135,600 | $849 |
| Ernest | 366 | $68,125 | $76,200 | $906 |
| Creekside | 336 | $52,500 | $75,000 | $925 |
| Rayne | 2,769 | $60,582 | $217,000 | $699 |
| Clymer | 1,106 | $44,044 | $78,000 | $761 |
| Cherryhill | 2,525 | $66,746 | $172,800 | $740 |
| Lucerne Mines | 615 | $70,644 | $136,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in White, PA?
The median household income in White is $66,186, 15% 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 $202,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in White?
The median gross rent in White is $789 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is White, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in White?
The median age in White is 44.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in White?
The average commute to work in White is 24 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White?
The unemployment rate in White is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White?
39.7% 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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