Living in White River, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White River · Census data 2020–2024
White River has 606 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $82,692 (10% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $75,000, the median rent is $1,125/month.
White River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White River at a glance
- Population
- 606
- Median age
- 37.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $82,692State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $75,000State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is White River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 35.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White River the median home value is $75,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
White River median household income
The median household income in White River is $82,692 and the income per person is $23,368. 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in White River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 228
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.9%
- Vacant
- 21.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.15
White River demographics
- Population
- 606
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 178
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White River ›
Education in White River
15.3% of adults 25 and older in White River have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White River
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
White River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River | 606 | $82,692 | $75,000 | $1,125 |
| Soldier Creek | 201 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Antelope | 706 | $20,786 | — | — |
| White Horse | 238 | $39,609 | $9,999 | — |
| Murdo | 599 | $67,045 | $132,400 | $534 |
| Rosebud | 1,659 | $55,135 | $81,300 | $709 |
| Corn Creek | 113 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Two Strike | 257 | $24,315 | — | $475 |
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What is the median household income in White River, SD?
The median household income in White River is $82,692, 10% higher 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 River?
The median home value in White River is $75,000, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in White River?
The median gross rent in White River is $1,125 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is White River, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 35.7%.
What is the median age in White River?
The median age in White River is 37.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in White River?
The average commute to work in White River is 18 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White River?
The unemployment rate in White River is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White River?
15.3% of adults in White River 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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