At a Glance
Median Income
$72,257
$44,458 per capita
Home Value
$206,300
Zillow: $308,787
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
12.6% smoking rate
How Whiting Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whiting's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whiting a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whiting residents earn a median household income of $72,257 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,458. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whiting is $206,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,787. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 22.5% 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 1973.
Education
32.2% of adults in Whiting hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whiting has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,496
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,257
Per Capita$44,458
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,300
Rent$1,017
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$308,787
Housing Units690
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,066 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Whiting was built in 1973.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.