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Cost of living in White Center summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in White Center. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in White Center is 140 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in White Center is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in White Center is $686,814.
The median income in White Center is $87,189.
White Center's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In White Center Comparison Table
| Living Expense | White Center | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 206 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
White Center, WA Weather
The average high in White Center is 59.8° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 96.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.7 inches of precipitation each year with 6.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | White Center |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 96.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About White Center
I live in White Center, I was a bit surprised it was on the list as I've hardly seen any problems here. I see more bums anarchy and schnedigans in Downtown Seattle or South East Seattle than White Center
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White Center Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in White Center
The current population in White Center is 14,886. The population has increased 17.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,886 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 15,017 | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 15,479 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 15,716 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 15,995 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 15,834 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 15,852 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 15,300 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 15,306 | 3.9% |
| 2015 | 14,728 | 3.5% |
| 2014 | 14,228 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 14,848 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 15,198 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 14,292 | 12.9% |
| 2010 | 12,658 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in White Center
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White Center is:
38.7% White with 5,760 White residents.
12.1% African American with 1,798 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 75 American Indian residents.
22.0% Asian with 3,270 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 163 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 805 Two Or More residents.
20.2% Hispanic with 3,001 Hispanic residents.
| Race | White Center | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.7% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.1% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 22.0% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.2% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in White Center
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White Center is 49.4% female with 7,348 female residents.
White Center is 50.6% male with 7,538 male residents.
| Gender | White Center | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in White Center for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in White Center completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in White Center completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in White Center completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in White Center completed some college.
8.0% of adults in White Center completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in White Center completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in White Center completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in White Center completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in White Center completed doctorate degree.
| Education | White Center | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For White Center, Washington
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3.0% of households in White Center earn Less than $10,000.
6.6% of households in White Center earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in White Center earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in White Center earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in White Center earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in White Center earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.5% of households in White Center earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in White Center earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.9% of households in White Center earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.6% of households in White Center earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | White Center | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.6% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
