At a Glance
Median Income
$71,705
$28,663 per capita
Home Value
$161,000
Zillow: $250,953
Median Rent
$848/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.8% smoking rate
How White Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White residents earn a median household income of $71,705 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,663. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,982 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White is $161,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,953. Median rent is $848/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
7.9% of adults in White hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population755
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,705
Per Capita$28,663
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,646M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,000
Rent$848
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$250,953
Housing Units297
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation854 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in White was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.