At a Glance
Median Income
$54,643
$27,559 per capita
Home Value
$141,200
Zillow: $249,855
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How White Haven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Haven a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Haven residents earn a median household income of $54,643 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,559. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Haven is $141,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,855. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
21.9% of adults in White Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Haven has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population985
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density821/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,643
Per Capita$27,559
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,200
Rent$1,185
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$249,855
Housing Units510
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,285 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
White Haven was founded in 1842.
The median home in White Haven was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.