At a Glance
Median Income
$49,181
$26,622 per capita
Home Value
$136,700
Zillow: $230,636
Median Rent
$899/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
16.5% 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+
3.6 / 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 $49,181 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,622. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,388 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitney is $136,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,636. Median rent is $899/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
12.8% of adults in Whitney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitney has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population3,659
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,181
Per Capita$26,622
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,700
Rent$899
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$230,636
Housing Units1,970
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation746 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitney was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.