Living in Whitesboro, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Whitesboro has 4,173 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $70,134 (11% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $249,800, the median rent is $1,305/month.
Whitesboro at a glance
- Population
- 4,173
- Median age
- 33State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $70,134State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $249,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,305/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 56%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Whitesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Whitesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitesboro the median home value is $249,800, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,305 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,465 a month in housing costs.
Whitesboro median household income
The median household income in Whitesboro is $70,134 and the income per person is $57,520. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Whitesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,692
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Renter-occupied
- 44%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.53
Whitesboro demographics
- Population
- 4,173
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 1,627
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitesboro ›
Education in Whitesboro
28% of adults 25 and older in Whitesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Whitesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro | 4,173 | $70,134 | $249,800 | $1,305 |
| Sadler | 230 | $48,750 | — | $1,055 |
| Collinsville | 2,060 | $60,417 | $241,700 | $1,127 |
| Callisburg | 459 | $46,023 | $181,300 | $1,592 |
| Oak Ridge | 353 | $50,104 | — | $1,519 |
| Lake Kiowa | 2,476 | $125,956 | $526,900 | $1,815 |
| Southmayd | 1,413 | $86,250 | $164,000 | $1,715 |
| Tioga | 1,322 | $86,250 | $317,700 | $1,762 |
| Gainesville | 17,883 | $58,809 | $177,000 | $1,038 |
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What is the median household income in Whitesboro, TX?
The median household income in Whitesboro is $70,134, 11% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Whitesboro?
The median home value in Whitesboro is $249,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Whitesboro?
The median gross rent in Whitesboro is $1,305 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Whitesboro, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Whitesboro?
The median age in Whitesboro is 33 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Whitesboro?
The average commute to work in Whitesboro is 23 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitesboro?
The unemployment rate in Whitesboro is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitesboro?
28% of adults in Whitesboro 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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