Whitestown, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Whitestown is a small city in Indiana with a population of 11,276. Residents earn $118,884 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
11,276 Population 711/sq mi density
$118,884 Median Income $50,313 per capita
$343,900 Home Value $359,248 Zillow
$1,714 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
515 Violent Crime/100K 2,783 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,884 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$343,900 home value, $1,714/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
515 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,884
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $343,900
22% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 515/100K
35% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.0%
78% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,714
47% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.0%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,276
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,884
Per Capita$50,313
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$10,412M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$343,900
Rent$1,714
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$359,248

Crime

F
Violent515/100K
Property2,783/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault515/100K
Burglary234/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation933 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+96.2%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute28 min
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is Whitestown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitestown receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Whitestown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitestown is $118,884, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Whitestown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whitestown is $343,900, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,714 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 515 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,783 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.

Education

Whitestown is a highly educated community — 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Whitestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 22.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Whitestown has a population of 11,276 with a density of 711 people per square mile. The median age is 30.7 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81%), with 3.7% Black.

Population

11,276
Total Population
711
People / sq mi
30.7yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
15.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitestown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.1%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.9%
26% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Whitestown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitestown is $118,884, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Whitestown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,884
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,313
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
IRS Avg AGI$87,147

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,317
County GDP$10,412M

Business (County)

Restaurants370
Healthcare401
Retail474
Manufacturing97

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Work from Home18.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitestown is $343,900, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,714 (47% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $359,248.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$343,900
22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$359,248
Median List Price$388,092

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$388,092
$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold31
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops14.7%
Inventory68

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,714
47% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,964

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Rate1.10%
In Whitestown, 31.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.1% report depression. 16.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.0%
3% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.4%
Checkup Rate80.0%
Premature Death6,172/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities401
Whitestown has a violent crime rate of 515 per 100,000 residents, 35% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,783 per 100,000 (42% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent514.5/100K
35% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault514.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,783.0/100K
42% above US avg
Burglary233.9/100K
Theft2,408.8/100K
Vehicle Theft140.3/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Whitestown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall22.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation933 ft (284 m)
Area15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²)
Population Density711/sq mi
Coordinates39.9717°N, 86.3717°W
County FIPS18063
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 38.4%

Winner: Republican by 21.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.0%
78% above US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density711/sq mi
Total Area15.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities401
Restaurants370
Retail Stores474

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Work from Home18.1%

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