What are the schools like in Whitehaven, MD?

School district data for Whitehaven is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Whitehaven?

The median household income in Whitehaven, MD is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Whitehaven, MD?

Whitehaven has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.0 inches.

Whitehaven, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Whitehaven, MD affordable or expensive?

Whitehaven's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Whitehaven is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Whitehaven, MD?

Whitehaven has a violent crime rate of 318.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1092.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Whitehaven, MD a Good Place to Live?

Whitehaven is a small town of 163 in Maryland, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Whitehaven stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Whitehaven is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Whitehaven 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: 95.1

Whitehaven's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Whitehaven costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Whitehaven, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Whitehaven's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

318.5 /100k

Property Crime

1092.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Whitehaven, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	68.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Whitehaven sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Whitehaven, MD
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Whitehaven, MD	National Avg
Population	163	—
Median Age	91.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	100.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mount Vernon, MD 2 mi Nanticoke, MD 5 mi Bivalve, MD 5 mi Jesterville, MD 5 mi Tyaskin, MD 5 mi

Whitehaven vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitehaven, MD affordable or expensive?

Whitehaven's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Whitehaven roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Whitehaven, MD?

Whitehaven's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1092.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Whitehaven?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Whitehaven, MD a good place to live?

Whitehaven, MD has a population of 163, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Whitehaven?

Whitehaven averages 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Whitehaven?

The population of Whitehaven, Maryland is 163 with a median age of 91.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Whitehaven?

Key numbers for living in Whitehaven: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitehaven side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.