Whiteville is a small town of 4,761 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $34,121
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whiteville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Whiteville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whiteville 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: 90.0
Whiteville's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whiteville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whiteville, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$753
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
47.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,121
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Whiteville's violent crime rate is 537.2 per 100,000 residents
— 41% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
537.2 /100k
Property Crime
7971.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whiteville is served primarily by Columbus County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Whiteville, NC
National Avg
School District
Columbus County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whiteville sees average highs of 54.8°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Whiteville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whiteville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,900 and median rent is $753/month.
Whiteville's violent crime rate is 537.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 7971.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whiteville are operated by Columbus County Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whiteville, NC has a population of 4,761, a median household income of $34,121, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Whiteville averages 54.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Whiteville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28472.
The population of Whiteville, North Carolina is 4,761 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whiteville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $141,900, median household income $34,121, crime index 237 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whiteville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
