At a Glance
Median Income
$44,063
$30,292 per capita
Home Value
$143,100
Zillow: $225,279
Median Rent
$769/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
2,630/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How White Pigeon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Pigeon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Pigeon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Pigeon residents earn a median household income of $44,063 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,292. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,282 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Pigeon is $143,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,279. Median rent is $769/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
White Pigeon reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,630/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in White Pigeon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Pigeon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,637
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,161/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,063
Per Capita$30,292
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$2,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,100
Rent$769
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$225,279
Housing Units709
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property2,630/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary329/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,116/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation813 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in White Pigeon was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.