White House is a small city of 13,305 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $85,404
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
White House stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether White House is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All White House 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: 97.4
White House's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in White House costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
White House, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$287,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,305
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$85,404
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
White House's violent crime rate is 234.9 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
234.9 /100k
Property Crime
735.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
White House is served primarily by Sumner County.
Metric
White House, TN
National Avg
School District
Sumner County
—
Elementary Schools
28
—
Middle Schools
12
—
High Schools
11
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
White House sees average highs of 45.9°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 54.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.8 inches of snow per year.
White House's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes White House roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $287,100 and median rent is $1,305/month.
White House's violent crime rate is 234.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 735.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in White House are operated by Sumner County.
The district has 28 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools.
24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
White House, TN has a population of 13,305, a median household income of $85,404, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
White House averages 45.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.4 inches
with about 5.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
White House, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37188.
The population of White House, Tennessee is 13,305 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in White House: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $287,100, median household income $85,404, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White House side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
