B+

Whitehouse, OH

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Affordability Score: 75/100

Population: 6,783 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Whitehouse, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 6,783 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (75/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $108,143, median home value of $296,600, median rent of $910 per month, and 38.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,076 per month (studio $769, 1BR $820, 3BR $1,380, 4BR $1,454). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $15,340 per year, consuming 14% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Whitehouse, OH include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.1% and poverty 7.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A-
$108,143
Median household income
Education B-
38.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.7x
Home value $296,600 vs income
Commute C+
23 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,076/mo
2BR fair market rent (12% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C-
$15,340/yr
Center-based infant care (14% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$108,143
▲ 74% vs national
Per Capita Income
$51,589
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
Poverty Rate
7.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$296,600
▲ 8% vs national
Median Rent
$910/mo
Owner Occupied
83.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,076/mo
▼ 10% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$769
1BR
$820
2BR
$1,076
3BR
$1,380
4BR
$1,454

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
▲ 8 ppt vs national
High School+
63.7%
Median Age
44.1
Avg. Commute
23 min
▼ 3 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,340/yr
14% of income
Toddler (Center)
$13,780/yr
Preschool (Center)
$12,064/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,800/yr

What This Means

Whitehouse, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (75/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 6,783. This area performs well in income and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Whitehouse, OH affordable?
Whitehouse, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (75/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $108,143. Median home value is $296,600.
What is the cost of living in Whitehouse?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $910/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,076/mo. Infant childcare $15,340/yr. Median home value $296,600.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →