Whitehouse, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County
Whitehouse, TX
At a Glance
How Whitehouse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitehouse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Whitehouse a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Whitehouse residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,736. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,931 business establishments, including 536 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitehouse is $216,000 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,431. Median rent is $1,447/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Whitehouse reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 379/100K.
Education
31.2% of adults in Whitehouse hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitehouse has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). 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 39.