At a Glance
Median Income
$62,339
$32,197 per capita
Home Value
$87,800
Zillow: $123,040
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Whitaker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitaker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitaker a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitaker residents earn a median household income of $62,339 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,197. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitaker is $87,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,040. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
12.9% of adults in Whitaker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitaker has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population1,168
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3,893/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,339
Per Capita$32,197
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,800
Rent$1,028
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$123,040
Housing Units645
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,051 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Whitaker was founded in 1904.
The median home in Whitaker was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.