Whitehouse, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Whitehouse is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,757. Residents earn $89,375 per year, which is 19% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,757 Population 1,101/sq mi density
$89,375 Median Income $49,513 per capita
$253,200 Home Value $368,094 Zillow
$915 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
68 Violent Crime/100K 500 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,375 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,200 home value, $915/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,375
19% higher than US avg
Home Value $253,200
10% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 68/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.8%
9% higher than US avg
Median Rent $915
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.3%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

How Whitehouse Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,757
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,101/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,375
Per Capita$49,513
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$10,692M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,200
Rent$915
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$368,094

Crime

F
Violent68/100K
Property500/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary227/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation648 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+98.7%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Libraries12

Is Whitehouse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitehouse receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Whitehouse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitehouse is $89,375, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whitehouse is $253,200, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Whitehouse is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 68 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 500 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Whitehouse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Whitehouse has a population of 4,757 with a density of 1,101 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 3.1% Hispanic.

Population

4,757
Total Population
1,101
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitehouse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Whitehouse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitehouse is $89,375, which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Whitehouse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,375
19% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,513
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
IRS Avg AGI$81,132

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,473
County GDP$10,692M

Business (County)

Restaurants337
Healthcare293
Retail345
Manufacturing171

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Work from Home8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitehouse is $253,200, 10% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $368,094.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,200
10% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$368,094
Median List Price$429,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$429,950
$/Sq Ft$185
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio104.2%
Price Drops35.7%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Effective Rate2.59%
In Whitehouse, 30.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Whitehouse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.3%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate78.8%
Premature Death6,563/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access68.5%
Healthcare Facilities293
Whitehouse has a violent crime rate of 68 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 500 per 100,000 (74% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Whitehouse vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent68.2/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape22.7/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault45.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property500.3/100K
74% below US avg
Burglary227.4/100K
Theft272.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Whitehouse has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.0 inches
8% below US avg
Snowfall37.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation648 ft (198 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density1,101/sq mi
Coordinates41.5216°N, 83.7958°W
County FIPS39173
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 44.4%

Winner: Republican by 10.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.8%
9% above US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score5.90
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,101/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities293
Restaurants337
Retail Stores345

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Work from Home8.2%

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