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White Center, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County
White Center, WA
At a Glance
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)
Is White Center a Good Place to Live?
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 3.1% (14% below 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.
Safety & Crime
White Center reports 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,723/100K.
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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.