At a Glance
Median Income
$123,358
$54,347 per capita
Home Value
$291,500
Zillow: $251,347
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Whitfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitfield a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitfield residents earn a median household income of $123,358 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,347. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitfield is $291,500 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,347. Median rent is $1,380/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
56.1% of adults in Whitfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitfield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population5,346
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density4,773/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,358
Per Capita$54,347
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,500
Rent$1,380
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$251,347
Housing Units1,946
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation334 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitfield was built in 1972.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.