Living in White Center, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Center · Census data 2020–2024
White Center has 14,886 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $87,189 (11% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $645,200, the median rent is $1,595/month.
White Center at a glance
- Population
- 14,886
- Median age
- 37.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $87,189State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $645,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,595/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 55.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is White Center a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Washington median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White Center
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Center the median home value is $645,200, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,595 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,661 a month in housing costs.
White Center median household income
The median household income in White Center is $87,189 and the income per person is $46,346. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in White Center: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,034
- Owner-occupied
- 55.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.5%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.59
White Center demographics
- Population
- 14,886
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 5,702
- Foreign-born
- 26.9%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Center ›
Education in White Center
35.9% of adults 25 and older in White Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Center
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 56.9%
- Public transit
- 7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
White Center vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Center | 14,886 | $87,189 | $645,200 | $1,595 |
| Boulevard Park | 4,575 | $78,954 | $456,100 | $1,848 |
| Burien | 51,513 | $91,318 | $638,800 | $1,782 |
| Tukwila | 21,451 | $78,381 | $489,000 | $1,898 |
| SeaTac | 32,414 | $81,104 | $519,700 | $1,660 |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 17,638 | $90,969 | $655,200 | $1,760 |
| Normandy Park | 6,659 | $162,476 | $1,014,100 | $1,893 |
| Mercer Island | 25,307 | $219,069 | $2,000,001 | $2,502 |
| Renton | 105,317 | $100,432 | $672,600 | $1,998 |
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What is the median household income in White Center, WA?
The median household income in White Center is $87,189, 11% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in White Center?
The median home value in White Center is $645,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in White Center?
The median gross rent in White Center is $1,595 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is White Center, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Washington median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in White Center?
The median age in White Center is 37.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in White Center?
The average commute to work in White Center is 30 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Center?
The unemployment rate in White Center is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Center?
35.9% of adults in White Center 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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