At a Glance
Median Income
$52,813
$35,257 per capita
Home Value
$233,900
Zillow: $203,247
Median Rent
$545/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.6% smoking rate
How White Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Plains a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Plains residents earn a median household income of $52,813 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,257. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,028 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Plains is $233,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,247. Median rent is $545/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
24.0% of adults in White Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Plains has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population876
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,813
Per Capita$35,257
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$3,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
A
Home Value$233,900
Rent$545
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$203,247
Housing Units480
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation1,237 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute39 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in White Plains was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.