White Horse, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

White Horse is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,040. Residents earn $100,896 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
10,040 Population 3,218/sq mi density
$100,896 Median Income $47,449 per capita
$274,300 Home Value
$1,627 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,896 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$274,300 home value, $1,627/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,896
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $274,300
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.0%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,627
40% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.9%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

How White Horse Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,040
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density3,218/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,896
Per Capita$47,449
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,300
Rent$1,627
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.1%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation95 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+94.9%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Libraries14

Is White Horse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, White Horse receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. White Horse stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in White Horse is $100,896, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places White Horse among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in White Horse is $274,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,627 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

White Horse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

White Horse has a population of 10,040 with a density of 3,218 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.3%), with 6% Black.

Population

10,040
Total Population
3,218
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White Horse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.2%
7% below US avg
Spanish26.8%
100% above US avg

Social Characteristics

White Horse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in White Horse is $100,896, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: White Horse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,896
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,449
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in White Horse is $274,300, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,627 (40% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$274,300
3% below US avg
Median List Price$390,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$390,000
$/Sq Ft$262
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio111.7%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory20

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,627
40% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate4.77%
In White Horse, 24.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.1% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: White Horse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.9%
22% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.3%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression17.1%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221

Crime Rates: White Horse vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

White Horse has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density3,218/sq mi
Coordinates40.1918°N, 74.7014°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.0%
8% below US avg
High School+94.9%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,218/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home9.1%

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