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White Mills, PA

Pennsylvania

White Mills is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 718. Residents earn $47,153 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
718 Population 485/sq mi density
$47,153 Median Income $27,906 per capita
$163,200 Home Value
$1,175 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,153 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$163,200 home value, $1,175/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,153
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $163,200
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,175
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 46.7%
277% higher than US avg

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

People

Population718
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,153
Per Capita$27,906
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty46.7%
County GDP$2,652M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$1,175
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units373
Rent Burden23.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.8%
Libraries7

Is White Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, White Mills receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. White Mills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in White Mills is $47,153, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 46.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in White Mills is $163,200, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

White Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

White Mills has a population of 718 with a density of 485 people per square mile. The median age is 41.3 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

718
Total Population
485
People / sq mi
41.3yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.8%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.2%
9% below US avg

Social Characteristics

White Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in White Mills is $47,153, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 46.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: White Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,153
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,906
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
IRS Avg AGI$70,718

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate46.7%
277% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,445
County GDP$2,652M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare133
Retail199
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,971
99% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.2 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.6%

Walkability

The median home value in White Mills is $163,200, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,175 (1% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,200
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,175
1% above US avg
Rent Burden23.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.9%
Housing Units373
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,971
99% above US avg
Effective Rate4.27%
White Mills has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates41.5393°N, 75.1994°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42127
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.1-point margin. 90.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.2%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 37.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
66% below US avg
High School+91.6%
Graduate Degree+5.7%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density485/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.8%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities133
Restaurants164
Retail Stores199

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.2 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.6%

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