At a Glance
Median Income
$44,526
$24,892 per capita
Home Value
$140,200
Zillow: $200,598
Median Rent
$816/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
30.0%
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.9% smoking rate
How Whitney Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitney Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitney Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitney Point residents earn a median household income of $44,526 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,892. The unemployment rate stands at 30.0% (733% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,376 business establishments, including 504 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitney Point is $140,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,598. Median rent is $816/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
23.1% of adults in Whitney Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitney Point has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,070
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$44,526
Per Capita$24,892
Unemployment30.0%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$12,159M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,200
Rent$816
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$200,598
Housing Units481
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation950 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitney Point was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 504 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.