Whitestown is a small city of 10,253 in Indiana, with a median household income of $113,000
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whitestown stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Whitestown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whitestown city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.6
Whitestown's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whitestown costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whitestown, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$322,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,619
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$113,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Whitestown's violent crime rate is 205.7 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
205.7 /100k
Property Crime
1312.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whitestown is served primarily by Zionsville Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Whitestown, IN
National Avg
School District
Zionsville Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
59.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whitestown sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.0 inches of snow per year.
Whitestown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whitestown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $322,700 and median rent is $1,619/month.
Whitestown's violent crime rate is 205.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1312.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whitestown are operated by Zionsville Community Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 59.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whitestown, IN has a population of 10,253, a median household income of $113,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Whitestown averages 33.4°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 22.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Whitestown, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46075.
The population of Whitestown, Indiana is 10,253 with a median age of 29.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whitestown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $322,700, median household income $113,000, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitestown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
