Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Whitehall is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,974. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitehall receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Whitehall offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Whitehall is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Whitehall is $205,800, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $841 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Whitehall is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 148 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,891 per 100,000, near the national average.
26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Whitehall experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 68.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,264 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,618 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,152 |
| County GDP | $8,392M |
| Restaurants | 338 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 526 |
| Manufacturing | 259 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,258 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 13.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $205,800 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $317,829 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $172 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $841 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,258 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,658/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Total Violent | 148.3/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 74.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 74.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,891.0/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 185.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,668.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.1/100K |
| Arson | 37.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 68.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 642 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 924/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4005°N, 86.3396°W |
| County FIPS | 26121 |
Winner: Republican by 1.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.3% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 924/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 338 |
| Retail Stores | 526 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 13.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |