At a Glance
Median Income
$63,480
$27,422 per capita
Home Value
$299,700
Zillow: $483,159
Median Rent
$1,477/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
17.0% smoking rate
How Whitney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitney 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
Whitney residents earn a median household income of $63,480 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,422. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitney is $299,700 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,159. Median rent is $1,477/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
18.0% of adults in Whitney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitney has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Data Overview
People
Population46,268
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density6,794/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born25.4%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,480
Per Capita$27,422
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
A
Home Value$299,700
Rent$1,477
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$483,159
Housing Units18,128
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain4.2 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
Elevation1,660 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations69
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Whitney was founded in 1942.
The median home in Whitney was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
25.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.