At a Glance
Median Income
$47,153
$27,906 per capita
Home Value
$163,200
Zillow: $282,626
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
46.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How White Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Mills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Mills residents earn a median household income of $47,153 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,906. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Mills is $163,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,626. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 23.2% 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 1938.
Education
11.6% of adults in White Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Mills has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population718
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,153
Per Capita$27,906
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty46.7%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$1,175
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$282,626
Housing Units373
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in White Mills was built in 1938.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.