At a Glance
Median Income
$82,500
$42,591 per capita
Home Value
$591,500
Zillow: $636,888
Median Rent
$1,556/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
10.6% smoking rate
How White Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Center a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Center residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,591. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Center is $591,500 , 110% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $636,888. Median rent is $1,556/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
34.2% of adults in White Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Center has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population15,017
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density6,586/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born29.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$42,591
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$591,500
Rent$1,556
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$636,888
Housing Units6,029
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation383 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in White Center was built in 1967.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
29.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.