Below Average CostVery SafeWHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Whitesboro is a small town of 3,673 in New York, with a median household income of $65,234
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whitesboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Whitesboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whitesboro 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: 92.3
Whitesboro's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whitesboro costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whitesboro, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$790
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,234
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Whitesboro's violent crime rate is 199.0 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
199.0 /100k
Property Crime
1214.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whitesboro is served primarily by WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Whitesboro, NY
National Avg
School District
WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
4
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whitesboro sees average highs of 29.6°F in January
and 80.5°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 164.0 inches of snow per year.
Whitesboro's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whitesboro roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,200 and median rent is $790/month.
Whitesboro's violent crime rate is 199.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whitesboro are operated by WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whitesboro, NY has a population of 3,673, a median household income of $65,234, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
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.
Whitesboro averages 29.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 164.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Whitesboro, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13492.
The population of Whitesboro, New York is 3,673 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whitesboro: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $129,200, median household income $65,234, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitesboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
