At a Glance
Median Income
$41,625
$20,635 per capita
Home Value
$100,600
Zillow: $171,107
Median Rent
$991/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
19.7% smoking rate
How Whitehall Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitehall's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitehall a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitehall residents earn a median household income of $41,625 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,635. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,294 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitehall is $100,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,107. Median rent is $991/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.2% of adults in Whitehall hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitehall has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,693
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density477/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,625
Per Capita$20,635
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,600
Rent$991
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$171,107
Housing Units1,021
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,493/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation922 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitehall was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.