Whitewater, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
15,705 Population 1,777/sq mi density
$49,000 Median Income $24,009 per capita
$211,800 Home Value $345,412 Zillow
$985 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
226 Violent Crime/100K 743 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$211,800 home value, $985/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitewater, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,000
35% below
$24,009 per capita
Home Value
$211,800
25% below
Zillow: $345,412
Median Rent
$985/mo
15% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
40% below
743/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
6% above
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Whitewater Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Whitewater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
75%
Rent
85%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitewater a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitewater residents earn a median household income of $49,000 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,009. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitewater is $211,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,412. Median rent is $985/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Whitewater reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 743/100K.

Education

35.7% of adults in Whitewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitewater has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population15,705
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density1,777/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,000
Per Capita$24,009
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A
Home Value$211,800
Rent$985
Ownership30.3%
Zillow$345,412
Housing Units5,695
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent226/100K
Property743/100K

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation810 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitewater was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.