Median Income
$105,000
40% higher than US avg
Home Value
$376,000
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
46% lower than US avg
How Whitehead Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,679
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$52,400
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty6.7%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$376,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units610
Rent Burden11.4%
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+32.5%
Graduate+1.5%
Is Whitehead a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Whitehead receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Whitehead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Whitehead is $105,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Whitehead among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Whitehead is $376,000, 33% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school.
Whitehead has a population of 1,679 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 1.5% Asian.
Population
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Whitehead vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.3% |
Social Characteristics
Whitehead vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Whitehead is $105,000, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income: Whitehead vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $105,000 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $52,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |
The median home value in Whitehead is $376,000, 33% above the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $376,000 |
| 33% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 95.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.7% |
| Housing Units | 610 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Whitehead vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Whitehead vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 223.0 sq mi (577.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |