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White Center, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Gabriel Wright

What to expect moving to White Center?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $591,500 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traff...

7 replies 14 upvotes moving
David K.

What I wish I knew before living in White Center

Hi all, Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Hones...

4 replies 2 upvotes living
Gabriel Wright

Is White Center walkable?

Hello, Been living here since 2016. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 15,017, White Center is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public trans...

1 replies 12 upvotes qa
Gabriel Wright

What's it really like living in White Center?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $591,500 on average. Rent is about $1,556/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,556 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? I'...

7 replies 7 upvotes living
orlando_isaac

Best industries in White Center right now

I'm a 34-year-old contractor and The median home value here is around $591,500, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $591,500 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of l...

1 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Madeline Cox

Things that make White Center unique

Hello, I work in food service and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $82,500, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $591,500, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's no...

10 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Gabriel Wright

Things White Center needs to improve

Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $82,500 in White Center. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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