At a Glance
Median Income
$62,339
$32,197 per capita
Home Value
$87,800
Zillow: $117,359
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
711/100K
1,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 8.6% (139% 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 $117,359. 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.
Safety & Crime
Whitaker reports 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,328/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,168
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3,893/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,339
Per Capita$32,197
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,800
Rent$1,028
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$117,359
Housing Units645
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent711/100K
Property1,328/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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