Living in White Lake, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Lake · Census data 2020–2024
White Lake has 469 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $48,889 (35% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $62,900, the median rent is $667/month.
White Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Lake at a glance
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 51.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $48,889State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $62,900State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $667/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is White Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Lake the median home value is $62,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $983 a month in housing costs.
White Lake median household income
The median household income in White Lake is $48,889 and the income per person is $29,169. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in White Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 212
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.48
White Lake demographics
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 32.8%
- Households
- 170
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Lake ›
Education in White Lake
8% of adults 25 and older in White Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
White Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake | 469 | $48,889 | $62,900 | $667 |
| Plankinton | 603 | $74,833 | $114,800 | $970 |
| Kimball | 457 | $52,917 | $152,800 | $814 |
| Stickney | 284 | $59,750 | $131,600 | $839 |
| Mount Vernon | 442 | $60,357 | $164,400 | $386 |
| Pukwana | 300 | $63,750 | $100,000 | $1,063 |
| Platte | 1,161 | $72,700 | $179,200 | $832 |
| Wessington Springs | 727 | $47,321 | $111,300 | $560 |
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What is the median household income in White Lake, SD?
The median household income in White Lake is $48,889, 35% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in White Lake?
The median home value in White Lake is $62,900, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in White Lake?
The median gross rent in White Lake is $667 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is White Lake, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in White Lake?
The median age in White Lake is 51.9 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in White Lake?
The average commute to work in White Lake is 18 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Lake?
The unemployment rate in White Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Lake?
8% of adults in White Lake 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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