At a Glance
Median Income
$47,201
$32,294 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
Zillow: $270,102
Median Rent
$851/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.7% smoking rate
How Whitesboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitesboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitesboro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitesboro residents earn a median household income of $47,201 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,294. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitesboro is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,102. Median rent is $851/month, with 28.5% 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 1945.
Education
25.6% of adults in Whitesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitesboro has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population3,643
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density3,470/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,201
Per Capita$32,294
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent$851
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$270,102
Housing Units1,864
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation429 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitesboro was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.