At a Glance
Median Income
$39,583
$21,461 per capita
Home Value
$70,300
Zillow: $48,029
Median Rent
$782/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
20.6% smoking rate
How Whiteface Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whiteface's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whiteface 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
Whiteface residents earn a median household income of $39,583 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,461. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whiteface is $70,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $48,029. Median rent is $782/month, with 32.1% 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 1977.
Education
12.1% of adults in Whiteface hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whiteface has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population390
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$21,461
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,136
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,300
Rent$782
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$48,029
Housing Units195
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,047/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation3,680 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Whiteface was founded in 1924.
The median home in Whiteface was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.