Median Income
$123,000
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
21.1%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,430
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment
12.3%
242% higher than US avg
How Whitby Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population138,501
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,445/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 65%
Economy
B+
Median Income$123,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment12.3%
PovertyN/A
Commute34 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,430
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46,460
Rent Burden21.3%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQIN/A
Rain38.4 in/yr
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+7.1%
Is Whitby a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Whitby receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Whitby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Whitby is $123,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Whitby among higher-income communities. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,430 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.
Education
21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Whitby experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 45.9 inches of snow.
Whitby has a population of 138,501 with a density of 2,445 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.6%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 9.1% Black, 19.3% Asian.
Population
138,501
Total Population
2021 Census
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.5% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 23.2% |
The median household income in Whitby is $123,000, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $123,000 |
| 64% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.3% |
| 242% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 33.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.9% |
| Public Transit | 6.1% |
| Work from Home | 53.1% |
Monthly rent averages $1,430 (23% above US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,430 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 21.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.9% |
| Housing Units | 46,460 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Whitby vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Whitby vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Whitby has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 45.9 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 56.6 sq mi (146.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8834°N, 78.9329°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |