Texas · Metropolitan Area
Whitehouse is a small city in Texas with a population of 8,794. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitehouse receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Whitehouse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Whitehouse is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Whitehouse is $216,000, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,447 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Whitehouse is below the national average at 225 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,149 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Whitehouse enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,500 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,736 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,327 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,931 |
| County GDP | $16,657M |
| Restaurants | 536 |
| Healthcare | 690 |
| Retail | 868 |
| Manufacturing | 184 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,835 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.63% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $216,000 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $284,459 |
| Median List Price | $289,900 |
| Median List Price | $289,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.3% |
| Inventory | 49 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,447 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,495 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,835 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.63% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,375/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 690 |
| Total Violent | 224.8/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Murder | 12.5/100K |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Rape | 62.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 149.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,148.7/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 262.2/100K |
| Theft | 824.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 62.4/100K |
| Arson | 12.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2217°N, 95.2207°W |
| County FIPS | 48423 |
Winner: Republican by 45.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.2% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,599/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 690 |
| Restaurants | 536 |
| Retail Stores | 868 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |