At a Glance
Median Income
$95,193
$30,238 per capita
Home Value
$219,200
Zillow: $240,317
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
1,497/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
304 sunny days/yr
How White Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Oak a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Oak residents earn a median household income of $95,193 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,238. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,316 business establishments, including 380 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Oak is $219,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,317. Median rent is $1,134/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
White Oak reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,497/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in White Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Oak has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,208
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density683/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,193
Per Capita$30,238
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$10,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,200
Rent$1,134
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$240,317
Housing Units2,410
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property1,497/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary252/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation322 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in White Oak was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 380 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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