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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 90.1% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,884 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,313 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,028 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,147 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,317 |
| County GDP | $10,412M |
| Restaurants | 370 |
| Healthcare | 401 |
| Retail | 474 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.1% |
| Census Median | $343,900 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $359,248 |
| Median List Price | $388,092 |
| Median List Price | $388,092 |
| $/Sq Ft | $152 |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 14.7% |
| Inventory | 68 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,714 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,964 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,172/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 401 |
| Total Violent | 514.5/100K |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 514.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,783.0/100K |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 233.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,408.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 140.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 933 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9717°N, 86.3717°W |
| County FIPS | 18063 |
Winner: Republican by 21.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.0% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 711/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 401 |
| Restaurants | 370 |
| Retail Stores | 474 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.1% |