Living in White Pine, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Pine · Census data 2020–2024
White Pine has 2,565 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $55,313 (21% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $203,900, the median rent is $797/month.
White Pine at a glance
- Population
- 2,565
- Median age
- 41.7State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $55,313State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $203,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $797/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is White Pine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Tennessee median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in White Pine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Pine the median home value is $203,900, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,120 a month in housing costs.
White Pine median household income
The median household income in White Pine is $55,313 and the income per person is $31,507. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in White Pine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,266
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.42
White Pine demographics
- Population
- 2,565
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 1,059
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Pine ›
Education in White Pine
17.7% of adults 25 and older in White Pine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Pine
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.7%
White Pine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine | 2,565 | $55,313 | $203,900 | $797 |
| Baneberry | 700 | $82,344 | $395,200 | — |
| Morristown | 31,527 | $47,917 | $181,100 | $882 |
| Dandridge | 3,538 | $53,507 | $259,100 | $799 |
| Newport | 6,881 | $31,250 | $133,500 | $720 |
| Jefferson City | 8,579 | $60,638 | $213,200 | $851 |
| Russellville | 684 | $48,203 | $96,400 | $682 |
| Parrottsville | 374 | $48,452 | $134,400 | $806 |
| New Market | 1,619 | $72,321 | $180,400 | $943 |
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White Pine ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in White Pine: FAQ
What is the median household income in White Pine, TN?
The median household income in White Pine is $55,313, 21% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in White Pine?
The median home value in White Pine is $203,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in White Pine?
The median gross rent in White Pine is $797 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is White Pine, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Tennessee median.
What is the median age in White Pine?
The median age in White Pine is 41.7 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in White Pine?
The average commute to work in White Pine is 22 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Pine?
The unemployment rate in White Pine is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Pine?
17.7% of adults in White Pine 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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