Whitehouse, TX

Whitehouse, Texas

Whitehouse, Texas, in Smith county, is 9 miles SE of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 99 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Tyler metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,346 people lived in Whitehouse.

The People and Families of Whitehouse

In Whitehouse, about 67% of adults are married. Whitehouse is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Whitehouse without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitehouse had a median family income of $49,393. The bulk of the population of Whitehouse is doing well, with money to spend.

Political Inclinations

Whitehouse residents donated more money ($11,150) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Whitehouse Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Whitehouse are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Whitehouse, 97% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Whitehouse.

High Points

Whitehouse strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Whitehouse, TX

Comparing Whitehouse to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Whitehouse Almanac

Whitehouse Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Whitehouse Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Whitehouse Public Libraries

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Whitehouse High Schools (2004)

WHITEHOUSE H S
901 E MAIN
903-839-5551
Serves 1,205 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

WHITEHOUSE ISD - JJAEP
106 WILDCAT DR
903-839-5500
A Non-traditional School
Serves 10 students.

WHITEHOUSE A E P
106 W WILDCAT DR
903-839-5522
A Non-traditional School

Whitehouse Colleges

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