North Carolina
White Plains is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 876. Residents earn $52,813 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, White Plains receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. White Plains offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in White Plains is $52,813, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in White Plains is $233,900, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $545 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
White Plains enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,813 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,257 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $949 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,723 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,028 |
| County GDP | $3,540M |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Healthcare | 164 |
| Retail | 315 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,160 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Commute Time | 38.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $233,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $219,900 |
| Median List Price | $219,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $86 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 73.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $545 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,160 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.35% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,742/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.5 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4438°N, 80.6490°W |
| County FIPS | 37171 |
Winner: Republican by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Retail Stores | 315 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 38.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |