At a Glance
Median Income
$66,625
$39,190 per capita
Home Value
$201,800
Zillow: $321,615
Median Rent
$1,577/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
10.9% smoking rate
How Whitsett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitsett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitsett a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitsett residents earn a median household income of $66,625 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,190. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitsett is $201,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,615. Median rent is $1,577/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
21.3% of adults in Whitsett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitsett has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population592
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,625
Per Capita$39,190
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$9,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,800
Rent$1,577
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$321,615
Housing Units422
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation682 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitsett was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.